Job Description

Do you have a passion for corporate tax?

Interested in the Financial Services industry?

Are you looking for something that will challenge you but equally be rewarding?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, then we'd love to hear from you!

Want to know a little about us?

Our client is a leading financial services company with over 35 years' experience providing innovative finance solutions to consumers and businesses across a diverse range of sectors. Our customers include John Lewis, B&Q and DFS to name a few. Our mission is to be exceptional people, providing outstanding customer experiences today.

What does the role involve?

As Group Tax Accountant, you will support the Group Head of Tax and wider financial control team to manage tax compliance. This is a newly created position to support the growth of the team as we encounter new complexities & regulations, due to the expansion in to other European Countries. You will also be involved in a number of projects related HMRC requirements.

• Preparation of VAT (and other statistical filings), Corporate Tax and Employment Tax statutory compliance submissions for Senior Tax Manager review in the UK and other EU Member States.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual tax forecasting, reporting and disclosures.
• Posting tax payment journals, completing tax balance sheet reconciliations and arranging tax payments.
• To become the HCUK lead in respect of the development, review and maintenance of robust tax controls and process documentation for J-Sox and Senior Accounting Officer (“SAO”) review.
• Become the main business contact for the business units in respect of the preparation of supporting information for tax submissions.
• To become the main business contact in respect of certain accounting close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop reporting for tax and accounting and become a systems expert.
• Reporting on any regulatory reporting requirements.
• Produce and maintain procedure documentation for all routine tax compliance processes.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in the tax compliance area.
• Exposure to other EU tax and regulations is desirable.
• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA.
• Experience of working in a large, multinational organisation.
• Please be aware that we may look to begin interviews for this role before the closing date*

What can we offer you?

We're passionate about looking after our people at Hitachi Capital UK, as we know that looking after you means that you will look after our customers. In addition to a great salary and bonus package, we're able to offer you:

25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Private healthcare, life assurance, and critical illness cover
Generous pension scheme
Employee assistance programme

In addition to our core package, we offer a range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, give as you earn, and discounts on mobile contracts, TV & broadband packages, high street vouchers, hotel bookings and much more.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable experience in the tax compliance area. • Exposure to other EU tax and regulations is desirable. • Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA. • Experience of working in a large, multinational organisation.