Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by long-standing client GAP Group Limited to appoint a Tax Manager/Tax Accountant. In this newly created role, you will support the Finance Team and manage all aspects of tax reporting and compliance. This represents an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified tax professional to join a fast-paced, growing business where you will support the Finance Team and manage all aspects of tax reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
General:

• Continuous review of tax compliance processes and controls
• Assist internal stakeholders with tax-related queries and issues
• Oversee inquiries from HMRC
• Identify, assess, and manage potential tax risks within the organisation
• Understand GAP systems and processes
• Review documents supplied by external tax advisors

Corporation Tax:

• Calculate corporation tax provisional figures prior to finalisation by external tax advisors
• Calculate deferred tax and preparation of FRS102 tax disclosure notes for financial statement inclusion
• Conduct quarterly corporation tax payment on account calculations
• Coordinate with other teams, suppliers, and external tax advisors to prepare capital allowance claims

VAT:

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the group
• Forecast VAT for cashflow purposes
• Notify HMRC of opting to tax decisions

Employment Taxes:

• Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreements

Other Areas of Tax:

• Business relief considerations
• Construction Industry Scheme compliance

Candidate Requirements: 

• Possession of, or working towards, a professional qualification such as ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW, or CTA
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation
• Proficiency in handling and analysing substantial datasets
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of current tax developments and Caselaw
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must be adept at managing multiple tasks within deadlines

For more information about this opportunity, please contact GAP's retained advisors Ally Deas & Harry Young.