87 Cpa jobs in the United Kingdom
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
- Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate bookkeeping.
- Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax laws.
- Assist with financial audits and implement internal controls.
- Generate financial reports and present findings to management.
- Provide support for budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience as an Accountant or in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Remote
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
- Manage general ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and manage tax filings.
- Assist with external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Perform financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the accounting function.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Stay current with accounting standards, best practices, and relevant legislation.
- Utilize accounting software and ERP systems effectively.
- Adhere to strict deadlines for all financial reporting and compliance tasks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Active CPA license.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, suitable for remote interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload effectively from a remote location.
- Experience with tax preparation and compliance is a significant plus.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security.
This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to a forward-thinking organization. We value work-life balance and provide the tools and support necessary for remote success.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Tax Specialist
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
- Provide strategic tax planning and advice to clients to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes.
- Stay abreast of evolving tax laws and regulations and advise clients on potential impacts.
- Conduct tax research and provide technical guidance on various tax matters.
- Represent clients in tax audits and examinations by tax authorities.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Assist with tax provision calculations for financial statements.
- Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide integrated client solutions.
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff on tax-related tasks.
- Active CPA license or equivalent certification.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in public accounting, with a focus on taxation.
- In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., CCH, Xero Tax) and accounting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
- Experience working in a hybrid or flexible work environment.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Certified Public Accountant (Remote)
Posted 19 days ago
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Key responsibilities include preparing and analysing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures; managing accounts payable and receivable; performing balance sheet reconciliations; and assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes. You will also be involved in implementing and improving accounting systems and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS is essential, along with a solid understanding of tax regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA certification (or equivalent), and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are paramount. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills are required. Given the remote nature of this role, you must be a self-starter, highly organised, and possess excellent time management skills to work independently and meet deadlines effectively. A dedicated home office setup with reliable internet connectivity is necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant to contribute to a growing organisation and develop their career in a supportive, remote-first environment. We seek an individual who is proactive, has a strong ethical compass, and is committed to continuous improvement in financial reporting and analysis.
Tax Accountant
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Working at The Adaptavist Group
The Adaptavist Group is a global family of companies with a common goal. We combine the best of teamwork, technology, and processes, helping all kinds of businesses be better today and tomorrow.
We are experts at delivering enterprise software, tailored solutions, and quality services across some of the world's most trusted technology ecosystems, including Atlassian, AWS, Slack, GitLab, and Aha
We make change happen. From anywhere.
What we offer you
We offer a very generous holiday (unlimited PTO) allowance, trusting you to take vacation time that suits your personal life, alongside flexible working hours that empower you to work when it best fits you and your team. We provide MacBooks to all employees and additional support for fully remote workers to set up their home offices.
Our exceptional Time Away Policy includes 26 weeks of fully paid leave for birthing parents, 13 weeks for non-birthing parents, and extended leave for adoption, IVF, surrogacy, elective egg freezing, and women's health needs such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, and PCOS.
Our trusting, flexible, remote-first way of working means that work can fit around your life, rather than your life fitting around work.
Additional benefits include
- Pension matching up to 5%
- Private Medical with Bupa
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Volunteer Days
- Season ticket loan
- Income Protection Scheme
- Adaptavist Rewards
Job Description
As a Tax Accountant you will play a crucial role in supporting Tax Manager in the day -to-day tax related and financial activities. You will work closely with the finance team and provide assistance in tax reporting, compliance and related functions.
You are someone who maintains a high level of ethical standards, abide by professional codes of conduct and handle sensitive tax information responsibly. You will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling changing tax regulations, deadlines and priorities.
You'll help our hyper-growth and global expansion by supporting the Tax Manager in all aspects of tax compliance, reporting and tax planning for multiple corporate entities that operate globally in different countries.
You will embrace a mindset of continuous learning and professional development, stay updated on industry trends and tax regulations. You'll be joining an organization that offers the opportunity to engage in a wide range of tax-related tasks and responsibilities in a hands-on environment where you can actively contribute to the organization's tax function across various corporate entities.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing tax returns including VAT, OSS VAT, GST/HST, SST and sales tax returns for UK group and overseas entities
- Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations for direct and indirect tax liabilities and VAT turnover reconciliations
- Preparing and posting monthly tax journal entries
- Assisting with tax filings and tax payments in line with deadlines
- Preparing monthly tax cashflow and liaising with treasury department on a timely tax payments submission and reconciliation
- Managing monthly tax submissions in AvaTax and maintain an up-to date ECM database
- Maintaining an up-to date indirect tax files
- Supporting the Tax Manager in managing tax obligations including PSA and STBV reporting
- Coordinating and supporting preparation of R&D claims and Transfer Pricing documentation for UK group and overseas entities
- Assisting the Tax Manager in ensuring that all tax returns and regular reports are prepared and filed on a timely basis (e.g. income certification, gross receipts tax, annual reports and business licences)
- Providing assistance to Tax Manager in responding to tax related queries
from internal or external stakeholders on a timely basis
- Assisting with external and internal audit processes
- Assisting the Tax Manager with tax audits and in liaising with HMRC/overseas tax authorities
- Supporting the Tax Manager by assisting with ad hoc projects or tasks as required
- Contributing to building team capability, including mentoring and managing future direct reports
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience as a Tax Accountant or in a similar tax-related role
- Strong interest in direct/indirect taxes
- Good understanding of the key tax areas
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Understanding of AvaTax or similar tax software
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Flexible, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Able to work as part of a team and able to use your own initiative to solve problems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with external and internal stakeholders
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach
Desirable
- Experience within a fast-paced, fast-growth Tech environment
- Finance/Tax qualification or degree in accounting
Additional Information
Not ticking every box? That's totally okay Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At The Adaptavist Group, we're dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you're passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't have everything that's listed just yet.
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Equal opportunities for everyone
At The Adaptavist Group, we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and believe this positively impacts both the creation of our innovative products and our delivery of bespoke solutions to our global customers and our own unique culture. We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, and civil partnership status. From our family-friendly policies to our flexible work environment we offer a range of benefits and policies in order to support staff from all different backgrounds. If you have any questions, please do ask us.
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Tax Accountant
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit corporation tax returns and other statutory tax filings.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and deadlines.
- Provide tax advice to the business on various matters, including VAT, PAYE, and other relevant taxes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to optimise the company's tax position.
- Conduct tax research and stay up-to-date with changes in tax law.
- Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities as required.
- Support internal and external audits concerning tax matters.
- Identify opportunities for tax efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for financial statements.
- Respond to tax-related queries from internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or have significant experience in tax accounting, with a strong focus on UK corporate tax. A professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA) would be a distinct advantage. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to interpret complex tax legislation. Proficiency in tax software and accounting systems, coupled with advanced Excel skills, is required. This role is suited for an individual who thrives in a remote working environment, possesses excellent communication and organisational skills, and can manage their workload independently. Our client is committed to professional development and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a proactive Tax Accountant seeking a challenging and flexible career opportunity in Milton Keynes or remotely, we encourage you to apply.
Tax Accountant
Posted 17 days ago
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Lead Tax Accountant
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Requisition #: 16980
Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to oversee tax matters for our UK group entities. This role sits within the EMEA tax team of ANSYS a dynamic, fast-paced multinational headquartered in Canonsburg and listed on NASDAQ. The successful candidate will lead UK tax compliance, support US GAAP tax accounting and provision processes, and contribute to international and UK-specific tax advisory projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Tax Operations – UK Tax Compliance
- Manage and review corporate tax returns and filings for all UK subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
- Preparation tax provision for financial statements of all UK subsidiaries.
- Oversee tax payment and forecasting processes for UK entities.
- Support external tax advisors and coordinate with HMRC on queries and audits.
- Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation, including transfer pricing documentation.
- Management R&D claim process for UK subsidiaries and coordinate with consultants.
- Lead implementation VAT declaration portal in EMEA (Vertex)
2. US Tax Accounting & Reporting
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740 for UK entities in coordination with the EMEA tax director and US tax team.
- Prepare and validate tax accounting entries and deferred tax and FIN48 provision calculations.
- Assist with SOX compliance requirements related to income tax.
- Collaborate with controllership team and finance team during and quarter-end closes.
- Contribute to the preparation of global tax packages and reporting for consolidation purposes.
3. Tax Advisory – UK & International
- Provide proactive tax advice to business stakeholders on UK and cross-border projects, new business models, and transactions.
- Monitor and assess the impact of Pillar 2 and global minimum tax rules on the UK operations; assist in compliance readiness and implementation.
- Participate in international tax restructuring projects, including entity rationalization, intercompany arrangements, and financing structures.
Qualifications & Experience
- ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent, with 6+ years of relevant tax experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and tax compliance obligations.
- Experience with US GAAP tax accounting (ASC 740) is essential; exposure to US GAAP needed.
- Prior experience in a multinational group or Big 4 / top-tier accounting firm.
- Solid understanding of international tax principles, including OECD developments (Pillar 2, BEPS, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
Senior Tax Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, providing expert advice on all aspects of tax compliance and planning. You will handle complex tax matters, ensure accuracy and adherence to all relevant tax legislation, and build strong relationships with clients. This position requires a thorough understanding of UK tax law and a proactive approach to client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
- Provide comprehensive tax planning and advisory services to clients.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and regulations.
- Conduct tax research and provide guidance on tax implications of business decisions.
- Identify opportunities for tax efficiencies and savings for clients.
- Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities on behalf of clients.
- Manage client relationships, providing excellent service and timely communication.
- Assist in the training and development of junior tax staff.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in tax law and regulations.
- Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and best practices in taxation.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
- Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in UK tax.
- Proven experience in preparing and advising on a range of tax matters, including corporate tax, personal tax, and VAT.
- Strong understanding of tax legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in tax software and accounting systems.
- Client-facing experience with a strong focus on service delivery.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Senior Tax Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit accurate corporate, partnership, and personal tax returns.
- Provide strategic tax planning advice to clients to optimise their tax positions.
- Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide clear recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and regulations.
- Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities on behalf of clients.
- Review tax computations prepared by junior staff.
- Assist clients with tax investigations and enquiries.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation for clients.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in tax law and advise clients accordingly.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes and services.
- Professional qualification in Taxation (e.g., ATT, CTA) or a qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA) with significant tax experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a tax-focused role, preferably within an accounting practice.
- In-depth knowledge of UK corporation tax, income tax, VAT, and capital gains tax.
- Proven experience in tax planning and advisory services for a range of clients.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., CCH, IRIS) and MS Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, client-focused attitude with a high degree of professionalism.