Senior Accountant (UK)

Candidates must have prior UK experience to be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be skilled in preparing, reviewing, and overseeing complex multi-entity UK group consolidations, ensuring full compliance with FRS 102 and IFRS standards. This position requires a strong understanding of corporate tax compliance, strategic tax planning, VAT structures, and the ability to navigate intricate HMRC regulations across a variety of business clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, review, and manage complex multi-entity UK group consolidations in accordance with FRS 102 and IFRS.
- Oversee comprehensive corporate tax compliance, ensuring all filings and payments meet statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency for diverse business clients.
- Advise on VAT structures and compliance, managing the complexities of VAT regulations and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Provide expert technical guidance on the tax implications of corporate restructuring, acquisitions, and intercompany transactions.
- Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and senior leadership, addressing technical accounting and tax-related queries.
- Ensure all tax and accounting practices align with current HMRC regulations and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience working within the UK tax and accounting environment, with a strong emphasis on multi-entity group consolidations.
- In-depth knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS accounting standards.
- Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance, strategic tax planning, and VAT management.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex HMRC regulations.
- Strong technical expertise in the tax implications of corporate restructuring, acquisitions, and intercompany transactions.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with auditors, senior management, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
- Experience working with diverse business sectors and complex corporate structures.
- Exposure to managing relationships with external auditors and senior leadership teams.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on technical excellence and strategic tax advisory.

This role offers the chance to leverage your UK tax and accounting expertise in a challenging and rewarding setting, supporting complex corporate structures and contributing to strategic business decisions.