Tax Accountant (16 month FTC)

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part\-time, job\-share or full\-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full\-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will take responsibility for advising the business and finance teams, as well as taking ownership for the project management of tax projects and deliverables.

Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in managing statutory tax compliance deadlines and obligations with excellent analysis skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Corporation Tax calculations for UK, Channel Islands, and Irish entities. Manage all associated projects e.g. Research and development and capital allowances.


• Ensure that tax computations and returns are filed with the relevant tax authorities, in the correct format and on a timely basis e.g. Corporation tax and PSA returns.


• Assist the line manager and the Tax finance director in ensuring that tax payments are made accurately and on time to the relevant tax authorities.


• Respond to tax related queries from internal or external stakeholders on a timely basis and in a practical/ commercial way e.g. tax advisory to business on a new product or queries from HMRC.


• Provide support to the finance function during reporting periods such as interim and yearend including preparation of detailed taxation calculations and statutory reporting forms.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience in direct taxes


• Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent work experience

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Worked in financial services.


• Worked with software tools such as SAP and ALFA.


• Professional qualifications in tax e.g. ATT or CTA

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250\.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life\-close\-brothers\#374017299\-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee\-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility \- Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long\-term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face\-to\-face services to enable strong, long\-term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.

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