Tax Accountant

This role, based at Westcoast's main office near Reading, will support the business in providing tax expertise to ensure compliance with the required law and regulations, advising and implementing processes and control improvements in accordance with the best practice corporate governance, and providing technical assistance to the Finance Director/ Group CFO on updates on tax regulations that may impact the Group.,

• Managing group tax reporting, including tax provisioning and calculating deferred tax for both entity and group statutory accounts.
• Managing and supervising group tax audits for all direct taxes.
• Preparing and filing all group corporation tax returns and associated calculations, including those for corporate interest restrictions.
• Compiling capital allowance claims.
• Providing technical tax advice to the different business units across Westcoast.
• Advising on bespoke tax planning and implementation of tax planning arrangements.
• Providing in house assistance for M&A transactions and special tax engagements
• Advice on the correct application of direct taxes to a wide range of business situations
• Compiling and submitting online share reporting.
• Assisting with transfer pricing, Pillar II rules and disclosures, country-by-country reporting, and other global group-wide tax compliance matters.
• Driving improvements and processes across the group to improve tax compliance and efficiency, keeping abreast of new developments in tax legislation
  
  To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience, and the desire to develop in other areas:
• Fully qualified CTA or equivalent (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with demonstrable experience and knowledge in tax regulations
• Strong tax accounting skills
• Strong technical ability to review new legislation and ascertain the potential impact of any changes on the group
• Team player, with experience and confidence with coaching and developing a team
• Adaptable to different systems with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to both internal colleagues and external auditors
• Team player with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks, Tac accounting: 2 years (required)
  
  Westcoast is a privately-owned leading technology distribution business which undergoes rapid growth and transformation to become the number 1 distributor in the UK and EU. The parent company and largest subsidiary are based in the UK, but have operating subsidiaries in France, Ireland, Germany and Poland as well.
  
  Salary range from £45,000 - £52,000 per annum with more for an exceptional candidate
• We will help you grow! To help you unlock your full potential and progress your career, we provide you with all the training and development opportunities you will need to succeed. We offer funded Apprenticeships, work-based studies, and professional qualifications.
• We have a generous benefits package including 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and an employee referral bonus scheme.
• You'll also have access to Westcoast Wellbeing - including full Employee Assistance services, access to mental health counselling, virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Perks and Rewards, enhanced family leave policies, life insurance and schemes including eye care and cycle to work.
• Our teams enjoy many social and charitable events throughout the year., Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits:
• Canteen
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends