Tax Accountant in Andover

Tax Accountant – Simplyhealth

Competitive salary + bonus + Flex benefits pot + Pension + Healthplan + 36 days holiday + hybrid working

We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare draft tax reporting for all legal entities in line with HMRC legislation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Solvency II and SAO.
• Provide tax advice and support across the business, including employment tax matters.
• Assist with tax audits and HMRC compliance visits.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and contribute to stress testing scenarios.
• Maintain robust tax controls and reporting processes.

About you

To be considered you must have:

• Tax Expertise – Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation, ideally supported by a recognised CCAB qualification.
• Regulatory Understanding – In‑depth knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, and insurance premium tax.
• Compliance & Reporting – Proven ability to prepare accurate tax returns, quarterly and annual reports, and ensure adherence to statutory deadlines.
• Audit Support – Experience managing tax audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Accounting Standards – Solid understanding of UK GAAP for financial statements and tax provisions.
• Reconciliation Skills – Proficiency in reconciling tax accounts and resolving discrepancies effectively.
• Business Acumen – Awareness of how tax processes contribute to wider business objectives and interdependencies across functions.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving – Ability to analyse complex tax issues across multiple systems, including Finance D365, and develop practical solutions.
• Communication & Time Management – Skilled in explaining tax implications to non‑finance stakeholders and managing tight deadlines during peak reporting periods.

Our dream candidate might also have

• Industry Insight – Background in financial services or insurance sectors, with exposure to FCA/FSA audits and compliance frameworks; knowledge of IPT and PESM is advantageous.
• Experience with systems such as D365 and Alpha Tax (desirable).

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Generous pension with a 6% pension gift from us.
• 36 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days).
• Flexible benefits pot – you can choose to use against benefits such as critical illness, private medical insurance, shopping vouchers and more.
• Your own health plan.
• Access to a wellbeing hub.
• Recognition awards.
• Give as you earn.

Senior‑level Working

We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you’ll be able to enjoy our ‘smart working’ approach. This means you can flex when and where you spend your time.

Your Recruitment Journey

We’re focused on providing an application, assessment and onboarding journey that is fair, consistent, diverse and inclusive for all.

Your process

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team
• Virtual interview with the hiring manager and team
• Aptitude assessment
• Presentation/case study with the hiring manager and team
• Offer

Please note: Working for a purpose‑driven company like ours is a fantastic opportunity, so we may close our job adverts early and aren’t able to consider applications after this time.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing & Finance

Industries

• Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
• Financial Services
• Hospitals and Health Care