Financial Accountant

1 month ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Informa Connect of Informa PLC Full time
Job Title: Financial and Tax Accountant

At Informa Connect, we're looking for a skilled Financial and Tax Accountant to join our team. As a key member of our Tax & Financial Accounting team, you'll be responsible for preparing and submitting indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings, and treasury back office functions.

You'll ensure that all company policies are adhered to, working securely and supporting the company's data protection efforts. Your tasks will include preparing and submitting VAT returns, EC Sales lists, and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as reviewing total tax contributions and assisting with corporation tax and withholding tax returns.

Key skills and qualifications include a strong academic background in accounting, proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you're a detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns to a high standard in line with timetable
  • Prepare and submit EC Sales lists
  • Ensure all relevant queries are followed up in a timely manner
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard and to deadline
  • Prepare annual PSA return
  • Prepare and review total tax contributions for direct and indirect taxes
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of corporation tax and withholding tax returns
  • Complete detailed analysis of general ledger codes for use in the tax returns
  • Assist with obtaining certificates of residence from tax authorities
  • Prepare draft statutory accounts with clear and concise working files
  • Assist with the iXBRL tagging of the statutory accounts
  • Assist with posting, reporting, and any other work associated with dormant and non-trading entities
  • Prepare and review National Statistic returns
  • Assist with the review of Assistant Accountants' work as required
  • Assist with the daily and monthly treasury back office processes
  • Assist with monitoring team inboxes and responding on a timely basis, including ad-hoc VAT, financial compliance, and withholding tax queries
  • Assist with system testing for VAT rule changes and setting up new VAT registrations across the world
  • Assist with preparation of information for internal and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis
  • Assist with ad-hoc project work as required

Requirements:

  • Strong academic background in accounting
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and organized individual

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning
  • Mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
  • Chance to work from home and have a healthy work-life balance
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day
  • Company-funded private medical cover
  • ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
  • Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps, and more
  • Awards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes

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