Tax Accountant

2 days ago

Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Simplyhealth Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year


We're not just your average health company; we're aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that we're the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.  

As a Tax Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our tax reporting and compliance processes are accurate and timely. Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing and maintaining high-quality tax reporting across the Simplyhealth. This includes VAT, Corporation Tax, IPT, and payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with HMRC standards and internal policies. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, auditors, and regulators, acting as a trusted source of tax expertise within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare draft tax reporting for all legal entities in line with HMRC legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Solvency II and SAO.
  • Provide tax advice and support across the business, including employment tax matters.
  • Assist with tax audits and HMRC compliance visits.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts and contribute to stress testing scenarios.
  • Maintain robust tax controls and reporting processes.


About You

To be considered you must have:

  • Tax Expertise – Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation, ideally supported by a recognised CCAB qualification.
  • Regulatory Understanding – In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, and insurance premium tax
  • Compliance & Reporting – Proven ability to prepare accurate tax returns, quarterly and annual reports, and ensure adherence to statutory deadlines.
  • Audit Support – Experience managing tax audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
  • Accounting Standards – Solid understanding of UK GAAP for financial statements and tax provisions.
  • Reconciliation Skills – Proficiency in reconciling tax accounts and resolving discrepancies effectively.
  • Business Acumen – Awareness of how tax processes contribute to wider business objectives and interdependencies across functions.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving – Ability to analyse complex tax issues across multiple systems, including Finance D365, and develop practical solutions.
  • Communication & Time Management – Skilled in explaining tax implications to non-finance stakeholders and managing tight deadlines during peak reporting period

Our dream candidate might also have:

  • Industry Insight – Background in financial services or insurance sectors, with exposure to FCA/FSA audits and compliance frameworks; knowledge of IPT and PESM is advantageous.
  • Experience with systems such as D365 and Alpha Tax (desirable)

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:

  • Group bonus scheme
  • Generous pension with a 6% pension gift from us
  • 36 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days)
  • Flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against some great benefits such as critical illness, private medical insurance, shopping vouchers and more)
  • Your own health plan
  • Access to a wellbeing hub
  • Shopping discounts
  • Recognition awards
  • Give as you earn
  • 3 volunteering days

We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you'll be able to enjoy our 'smart working' approach This means you can flex when and where you spend your time. For many of us this means day to day work can be handled remotely, but there will also be times when we need to come together in the office to collaborate, attend training sessions, induction, briefings and more.



Your Recruitment Journey

We're focused on providing an application, assessment and onboarding journey that is fair, consistent, diverse and inclusive for all, allowing us to hire top talent based on the skills and behaviours pivotal to your and our success.

Your process

  • Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team
  • Virtual Interview with the hiring manager and team
  • Aptitude assessment
  • Presentation/case study with the hiring manager and team
  • Offer

Should you require any additional support with your application, or need us to make any adjustments for you, please contact our Talent Team; [email protected]."

Please note: Working for a purpose driven company like ours is a fantastic opportunity so we often receive high volumes of applications for our roles. In these cases, we may close our job adverts early and aren't able to consider applications after this time.



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