Tax Specialist

Robert Walters – Tax Specialist – Permanent – Warwickshire - £60,000-£80,000 per annum Job title: Tax Specialist Location: Warwickshire Salary: £60,000-£80,000 per annum Hours: Full time

Role details

A leading organisation in Warwickshire is seeking a VAT and PAYE Specialist to join their dedicated finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in indirect tax compliance and employment tax advisory to a company that values collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business remains compliant with VAT, PAYE, and other employment-related tax regulations while also providing insightful advice to optimise tax processes and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities of the Tax Specialist

• Provide clear and practical tax advice to internal stakeholders on a range of matters including VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, and employment taxes.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business, communicating updates effectively across relevant teams.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary documentation and responding promptly to auditor queries related to taxation.
• Collaborate closely with finance colleagues to ensure all financial records reflect correct tax treatments and reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Identify potential areas for tax savings or risk mitigation by conducting thorough reviews of existing practices and suggesting improvements.
• Liaise with external advisors or HMRC as required to resolve complex queries or disputes in a professional manner.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA (or working towards), reflecting your commitment to ongoing learning and excellence in your field.
• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE/NICs, enabling you to provide accurate advice across multiple areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-specialists at all levels of the business.
• Proven track record of building positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external advisors or authorities such as HMRC.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates