89 Tax Services jobs in the United Kingdom

• Manage a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact for indirect tax, develop your portfolio to grow your base of profitable work.
• Develop a portfolio of businesses to target, using your business development skills to start new relationships and generate new work for indirect tax and other teams.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to contribute to proposals for new work and provide technical input to tax-wide projects.
• Contribute to the indirect tax leadership team with ideas on management, projects, strategy and focus.

• The position would suit a current Assistant Manager or Manager with strong technical, business development and personal skills including an experienced Assistant Manager seeking progression.
• The individual should have a strong interest in the technical side of VAT and should expect a high level of technical work commensurate with the role.
• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work, ideally including a good knowledge of financial services, funds industry or insurance VAT issues.
• CTA or legally qualified.

• FM - 4588 - Associate Director - FS VAT - JD.pdf (108.29 KB)

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About The Team:

Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business.  With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients.  Tax is an integral part of these services.  What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice. 

What You'll Do:

• The predominant focus of the role is to help drive and lead our growing UK FS corporate tax compliance book of business, both in terms of successful delivery of computations and returns but also supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team.
• There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance and tax audit engagements.
• Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

What You'll Bring:

• Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level (including equivalent Legal / international tax qualifications).
• Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax computations for clients across FS sectors.
• Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas.
• Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics.
• In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About The Team:

Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business.  With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients.  Tax is an integral part of these services.  What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice. 

What You'll Do:

• The predominant focus of the role is to help drive and lead our growing UK FS corporate tax compliance book of business, both in terms of successful delivery of computations and returns but also supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team.
• There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance and tax audit engagements.
• Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

What You'll Bring:

• Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level (including equivalent Legal / international tax qualifications).
• Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax computations for clients across FS sectors.
• Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas.
• Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics.
• In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

• Work primarily with mid-market clients, providing highly technical reward advice in a commercial and practical context.
• Deliver and advise on equity reward projects, and implementation of share plans, and specialist tax support on transactions.
• Work on a wide variety of projects including: tax advantaged share plans, growth shares, cash plans, buy-side and sell-side transaction support, and ad hoc ERS matters.
• Create bespoke solutions for clients by considering their unique position, providing technical advice and valuable insight, whilst considering their wider structuring needs.
• Collaborate across the network with many other service lines including Corporate Finance, Valuations and People Advisory.
• Manage graduates and trainees and help with their development.
• Take responsibility for managing client accounts and lead on day to day client relationships. There is opportunity also to be involved in team’s business development and go to market strategy.

• Technical expertise designing and implementing employee incentive plans.
• An excellent record of client service and an ability to manage your time efficiently working to tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to the management of client projects including taking responsibility for billing and fee management.
• Experience of business development or a desire to develop the relevant skills.
• Document implementation (drafting or review), and / or modelling skills.

• The predominant focus of the role is to help drive and lead our growing UK FS corporate tax compliance book of business, both in terms of successful delivery of computations and returns but also supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team.
• There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance and tax audit engagements.
• Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

• Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level (including equivalent Legal / international tax qualifications).
• Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax computations for clients across FS sectors.
• Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas.
• Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics.
• In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills.

• FM - 2658 - FS Tax Manager - JD.pdf (126.66 KB)

• Manage a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact for indirect tax, develop your portfolio to grow your base of profitable work.
• Develop a portfolio of businesses to target, using your business development skills to start new relationships and generate new work for indirect tax and other teams.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to contribute to proposals for new work and provide technical input to tax-wide projects.
• Contribute to the indirect tax leadership team with ideas on management, projects, strategy and focus.

• The position would suit a current Manager or Associate Director with strong technical, business development and personal skills including an experienced manager seeking progression.
• The individual should have a strong interest in the technical side of VAT and should expect a high level of technical work commensurate with the role.
• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work, ideally including a good knowledge of financial services, funds industry or insurance VAT issues.
• CTA or legally qualified.

• FM - 5092 - Associate Director - FS VAT - JD.pdf (121.63 KB)

• We have a newly created Corporate Tax Associate Director role due to the recent success of the Financial Services Tax team.
• The predominant focus of the role is to drive our growing Banking & Asset Management corporate tax practice.
• You will help to lead our go-to-market offering across the Banking & Asset Management sector, managing our business development opportunities and have a key role in helping to drive our wider FS Tax strategy.
• You will be responsible for managing various teams across corporate tax advisory, compliance and audit of tax engagements.
• Manage a portfolio of high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Be a role-model to junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

• Extensive experience in leading a portfolio of corporate tax engagements in the Banking & Asset Management space across tax compliance and/or tax advisory services.
• Keen interest to maintain up-to-date knowledge of broader business tax, international tax, regulatory and tax accounting areas (e.g. OECD Pillar 2 – GloBE).
• Willingness to take on team management and development roles within the FS Tax team.
• Broad experience of managing financials on client engagements, setting timetables, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Experience of identifying opportunities for business development across FS Tax and other service lines.

• FM - 3919 - FS Tax Associate Director - JD.pdf (125.87 KB)

Company Description

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.

Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you

What to expect

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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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We look forward to your application

• 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.