Tax Accountant in City of London

Tax Accountant in City of London

City of London Full-Time On-site
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Tax Accountant (In House) – London (City)

Hybrid working 1 - 2 days office p/w

A leading international business is seeking a newly qualified tax professional to join its finance team as a Tax Reporting Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their in-house tax career within a complex, multi-entity environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, and supporting the wider business with tax-related matters. You'll work closely with finance stakeholders across the organisation, providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance across UK and international tax obligations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns.
  • Preparation of current and deferred tax calculations under UK GAAP and group reporting requirements.
  • Monthly tax provisioning and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Management of group relief and quarterly tax payment forecasting.
  • Supporting VAT compliance and related tax filings.
  • Liaising with external advisors on international tax matters.
  • Assisting with tax audits, investigations, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Providing tax guidance and support to finance and operational teams.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements within the tax function.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Newly qualified CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent.
  • Ideally qualified and trained within an in-house tax environment.
  • Strong understanding of corporation tax compliance and tax accounting.
  • Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102); exposure to US GAAP would be advantageous.
  • Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
  • Proactive, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities

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Tax Accountant in City of London employer: LHH

Join a substantial and successful privately owned group in Solihull, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative legal team environment. This role as Legal Counsel - Commercial Property offers not only exposure to high-quality commercial property work across diverse sectors but also generous benefits including a company pension scheme and employee wellbeing programmes, making it an excellent employer for those looking to advance their in-house legal careers.

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Contact Details:

LHH Recruitment Team