Tax Accountant

About the Business An exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join a large, established services business in Birmingham, offering hybrid working and a supportive management environment. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong VAT and compliance experience who is looking to build their career within a complex, well-structured organisation. Main Duties: As a Tax Accountant, your main duties include: * Prepare and review VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and parts of Europe, ensuring accuracy, timely submission and compliance with local regulations. * Coordinate the data required for the annual PSA return, working closely with expense processes to identify and capture relevant staff costs correctly. * Work alongside the wider tax function to provide analysis and reporting that supports the annual corporation tax computation, including identifying unusual or one-off items for discussion. * Contribute to discussions around tax-related cash flows, working with treasury stakeholders where required. * Maintain clear and robust documentation of tax processes and controls, supporting the ongoing operation of the tax risk and control framework and compliance with Senior Accounting Officer requirements. * Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, improve efficiency and support automation or system enhancements. * Support internal and external audits by preparing tax documentation and providing clear explanations as needed. * Work closely with finance teams, commercial colleagues and external bodies to resolve tax queries and ensure transactions are treated accurately and consistently. * Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess potential impacts on the business and support the implementation of any required changes to remain compliant. Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Birmingham, offering modern, high-quality offices and a hybrid working model that supports a healthy work–life balance. You’ll be part of a collaborative, professional culture with approachable and supportive managers, where people are encouraged to develop and work together within a stable, well-run organisation. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong tax and finance knowledge. * Experience in tax accounting and compliance within a large or complex organisation, with solid VAT exposure. * Good understanding of UK tax legislation, corporate tax principles and tax reporting systems. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations. * Confident communicator, comfortable working across teams and explaining technical matters clearly. Why Join the business * Flexible and hybrid working. * Supportive, approachable managers with a collaborative working style. * Opportunity to work within a large, successful and well-established organisation. * Professional, well-resourced environment with scope for development and progression. About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL62037