Tax Reporting Accountant

Reporting to the Head of Tax the primary function of the Tax Reporting Accountant is to ensure compliance for the Adecco UK&I Group of companies across corporate tax and the accurate forecasting and reporting of tax information to internal and external stakeholders.

You will also act as a business partner to the Central Service functions and the wider business providing advice and support relating to taxes. This could be answering ad-hoc questions relating to customer and supplier queries, providing training to back and front office teams and identifying opportunities & risks.

You will operate as part of the Financial Control, Tax and Treasury team, working in close collaboration with stakeholders across the front and back offices.

Location: London (Hybrid). Also open to candidates who live in Birmingham.

Salary: £50-64.7k DOE

A key component of the role will be your ability to take a pro-active approach, handle multiple tasks and analyse financial data.

• Preparation and filing of UK corporate tax returns, including supporting information.
• Optimise the UK’s overall tax burden and cash flow by ensuring that all appropriate deductions and reliefs are claimed including effective group relief and loss utilisation.
• Produce and maintain the group relief matrix and estimation of Quarterly Instalment Payments for the UK Group.
• Preparation of current & deferred tax notes in local statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Ensuring compliance with UK based international tax obligations e.g. CFC regime, transfer pricing, double taxation etc.
• Oversight of corporate tax compliance for Irish subsidiaries, liaising with local advisors to ensure submissions of returns and payment of taxes.
• Preparation of tax provisions for US GAAP group reporting including current and deferred tax position
• Monthly general ledger reconciliation across all tax account balances
• Preparation of US reporting tax reconciliations including return to provision reconciliation (local figures to group reporting under US GAAP)
• Preparation of quarterly ETR forecasting tax model to Group
• Completion of year end internal reporting packs.
• Assistance with preparation, review and submission of UK and Ireland VAT returns and related filings including monitoring payments.
• Monitoring and maintaining the HMRC (UK)/ROS (Ireland) portals.
• Preparation and submission of required statutory reporting to HMRC.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Keep abreast of tax developments across all areas and business changes and advise the business accordingly.
• Work closely and develop strong relationships with Finance teams across London and Birmingham offices including Commercial, Treasury, Business Intelligence, Financial Control and Middle Office.
• Adhoc reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Respond to queries raised by the Global Group Tax Accounting team.
• Manage and coordinate tax investigations and tax audits (if any)
• Ad-hoc duties and special projects as requested.

• Newly qualified accountant (CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent)
• Strongly evidenced post qualified experience, preferably with professional accountancy firm or in-house experience.
• Knowledge of Alphatax software for preparation of UK corporation tax returns
• Strong tax accounting skills, knowledge of US GAAP preferred.
• Commercial understanding, demonstrating insight into tax sensitivities and opportunities.
• Good Excel software skills
• Be a self-starter who can make an immediate impact
• Ability to build relationships with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to present financial information in a manner that can be understood by all recipients.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and motivated, able to show initiative and work independently.

• Team spirit – you cannot compete with the community Adecco can provide
• 22 days of holiday, increasing one day each year until you reach the maximum of 28
• Pension – each month you’ll contribute 5% of your basic salary to your pension and we will contribute 4% for you
• Boost Benefits – exclusive platform which includes high street discounts, well being videos, recipes, exercise videos, mindfulness and money management tools and so much more
• Benefits also include dental insurance, private medical insurance, eye care vouchers, car allowance – subject to probation

We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, and be at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

Interview Stages:

1. Teams video with Head of Tax, Saba Shah.Please expect technical questions during this interview.
2. Teams with Stephen, Head of Finance Operations.

Should you need any reasonable adjustments prior to applying or during, or any questions please reach out to me: polly.dale@adeccogroup.com

Please be ready to give references before we extend an offer.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 05-11-2024