Tax Accountant

tax accountant, Group tax, financial reporting Join a forward‑thinking organisation and lead critical tax, compliance, and financial reporting activities.

Hays Client is seeking an experienced and ambitious finance professional to take ownership of group tax operations and play a key role in shaping financial governance across a growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to strategic decision‑making.

The Role As Senior Tax & Financial Reporting Lead, you will:
Lead on all aspects of group tax activities, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and customs, providing clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Play a central role in intergroup accounting, including M&A activity, cross‑border transactions, and maintaining transfer pricing documentation. Support financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance submissions. Contribute to internal reporting cycles such as balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.

Work collaboratively across the finance team to uphold best practice and a robust control environment. Provide commercial and operational business partnering support across the organisation. Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls in alignment with the organisation’s Digital Transformation agenda. Undertake other relevant duties as required. About You We are looking for a professional who brings both technical expertise and a proactive mindset.

Essential Criteria Fully qualified accountant (ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within Dairy/Agri‑Food/FMCG. Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, customs, and wider statutory reporting requirements.

Experience of cross‑border trading and associated tax implications. Proven experience in compliance‑focused work streams (HMRC, INI, ONS, auditors, advisors, banking partners). Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills, with strong Excel capability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information concisely and confidently. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with finance and non‑finance teams. Ambitious, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure to support decision‑making.

Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Desirable Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Why Join Hays Client?

You will be part of a supportive and values‑driven organisation with a strong focus on development and wellbeing.

Benefits include:
Hybrid working (aligned to the organisation’s current hybrid model). Competitive salary (DOE). Learning and development opportunities to support career growth. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Contributory company pension. Life Assurance. Interested?

If you’re a driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with Hays Client If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.  

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