Job Description

Butler Rose is working alongside with one of the largest housing associations in London and the south-east in their search for a Tax Associate to join their team. This a six month contract and will pay up to \xc2\xa359,000 annually to the successful candidate. The role can be FTC or interim contract (day rate).

The role will support the Tax team in delivering various tax functions (VAT, compliance and advisory) and contribute to and, assist on other indirect taxes (CIS, CT, PAYE & NIC) and compliance as required.

Responsibilities -

VAT

• Assist in managing Client VAT position in accordance with legal requirements and prepare the VAT Returns for the Group and subsidiary entities for submission to HMRC.
• Assist in the periodic VAT journals are controlled and posted to the main accounting and tax systems (Sun and PX cube) on a timely basis and aligns to other tasks outlined on the timetable for the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts.
• Assist in monitoring manual postings to VAT accounts.
• Assist in reviewing the Group\'s VAT Partial Exemption calculation and monitor Partial Exemption Special Method to ensure suitable recovery. This also applies to Capital Goods Scheme.
• Assist in reconciliation of the VAT balance sheet accounts on a timely basis for Group and subsidiary entities.
• Assist in liaising with the auditors to ensure a smooth year-end process.
• Assist in providing tax technical answers to ad hoc queries as they arise where appropriate, assist in liaising with external VAT advisors on issues of a complex status.

Corporation Tax

• Assist with Corporation Tax (CT) compliance and gathering of information for preparation of CT computation training where necessary will be provided.
• Assist in the preparation of Capital gain tax schedules.

Reporting

• Assist in managing and delivering the Group\'s tax reporting obligations and ensuring accurate and timely submission of VAT, Corporation Tax and other returns.

Requirements -

• Minimum 3 years indirect tax experience
• Working towards qualification in ATT/ ACCA/ACA/ CTA or equivalent (QBE)
• Desirable, Developments undertaken by Housing association and/or real estate experience.
• Desirable, Experience of liaising with HMRC and external advisors on varied and complex tax issues
• Experience of working in similar tax function would be an advantage.
• Ability to use SMART objectives on delivery against targets and conflicting deadlines.
• Effective IT skills including basic/intermediate/advanced MS Office skills.

We can offer you a full insight and job description on applying, please don\'t delay with your application.

Please call or email Cerys Thirlwell for further information.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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