Jobs, fresher vacancy - Tax Accountant • West Midlands

Company: Trinity House Group

West Midlands

Tax AccountantSalary: Up to £60,000 + Enhanced BenefitsLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)Type: Full-time, PermanentA well-established and growing UK-based organisation is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its central finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong tax and VAT experience to take ownership of key compliance processes while contributing to wider tax strategy and process improvement initiatives within a complex, multi-entity business.Working closely with the Tax Finance Manager and wider finance teams, you will ensure the business meets its tax obligations while providing proactive insight and guidance across the organisation.The Role As Tax Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting continuous improvement across tax processes and controls.Key responsibilities will include: VAT Compliance: Preparing and reviewing VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.Corporation Tax Support: Providing analysis and financial data to support annual tax computations, identifying unusual items and working with the wider tax team to ensure appropriate treatment.Tax Governance & Controls: Maintaining and enhancing documentation around tax processes and supporting the organisation’s Tax Risk Control Framework.Audit Support: Assisting internal and external auditors with tax-related queries and documentation.Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, system enhancements, and improved reporting processes.Business Partnering: Working collaboratively with finance, commercial teams, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions.Legislative Monitoring: Tracking changes in tax legislation and ensuring the business remains compliant with evolving regulatory requirements. We’re looking for a technically strong tax professional who can combine compliance expertise with commercial awareness.You will likely have: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)Strong VAT experience and knowledge of UK tax legislationUnderstanding of corporation tax principles and tax reporting processesThe ability to communicate technical tax matters clearly to non-tax colleaguesA proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and automation What’s on Offer Salary up to £60,000Enhanced benefits packageHybrid working and flexible working environmentExposure to a broad range of tax matters across multiple jurisdictionsOpportunity to work in a large, collaborative finance functionClear development opportunities within a stable and growing organisation If you are a qualified accountant with strong VAT and tax compliance experience, looking to take the next step in a broad and commercially involved role, we would love to hear from you.