Michael Page Finance
An excellent opportunity for a Tax Assistant to join a growing Group Finance function, supporting tax compliance, reporting and analysis across a nationwide business. This role offers strong exposure to VAT, CIS and wider tax processes, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a specialist tax position within industry.
Client Details
Our client is a growing UK housebuilder formed from two well-established brands, delivering high-quality, sustainable homes across the country. With a strong focus on innovation and accessibility, the business is committed to improving the housing market while continuing to expand its national footprint, offering excellent long-term career opportunities within its finance team.
Description
- Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns across multiple entities within statutory deadlines
- Review invoices to ensure correct VAT treatment and maintain supporting documentation
- Complete VAT reclaims and support compliance processes
- Review payment runs and manual payments for CIS compliance
- Prepare and submit CIS returns in line with deadlines
- Support internal stakeholders with VAT and CIS related queries
- Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for tax-related accounts
- Conduct sampling of expense claims to ensure policy compliance
- Assist with PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting and data gathering
- Support the Tax Manager with audits, reporting and ad hoc analysis
Profile
- Experience within finance, such as Accounts Assistant, Payroll, Purchase Ledger or similar
- Exposure to reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
- Basic understanding of VAT and/or CIS, although full training will be provided
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
- Experience within construction or property would be advantageous but not essential
- Familiarity with COINS would be beneficial, but not required
This role would particularly suit:
- An Accounts Assistant looking to specialise in tax
- A Payroll professional with exposure to CIS
- A Purchase Ledger or Subcontract Ledger Clerk ready to step up
Job Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working model within a UK-wide finance function
- Bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Full training and support to develop tax expertise (including VAT and CIS)
- Clear progression within a growing finance team
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