Tax Accountant

Reed Finance are delighted to be working with a multinational organisation based in the outskirts of Edinburgh in search of Chartered Accountant to join their Tax team.

This truly is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with real in-depth knowledge of Corporation Tax. The role can be either full or part-time with the successful candidate currently or has previously worked in the Big 4. You will play a pivotal role within the Tax team but the wider group too.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversight of group corporate tax matters including group relief, corporate interest restriction, use of tax losses, overview of the group tax position and monitoring group's payment position with HMRC.
• To be the point of contact on tax related accounting queries; for example the tax impact of changes in Accounting Standards, sourcing and explaining data to other tax colleagues including the US parent company
• Review or preparation of UK Corporation tax returns and tax disclosures in the UK statutory accounts
• Improving compliance and other tax related processes
• Ad hoc assistance with other matters as required for example reviewing the ability to carry forward tax losses following a change of ownership, tax on disposal of investments, UK tax reliefs for innovation, UK to UK transfer pricing, managing externally prepared capital allowance claims on major building projects
• To ensure compliance with Senior Accounting Officer controls and SOX controls

Candidate

• Chartered Accountant with tax experience working within industry or practice
• Strong up to date knowledge on tax legislation
• Ability to form strong working relationships with Senior Leaders across the group

The above is just a brief snapshot of what is involved in this new and fantastic opportunity. For further information please contact Roddy Mackenzie - or apply via this web as