Tax Accountant

Remote Recruitment

Tax Accountant in a fully remote role preparing tax returns for UK clients. Collaborate with management and tax authorities while working UK business hours.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 30,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and filing corporation tax returns and VAT submissions, with a strong understanding of UK tax legislation. Capable of providing strategic tax planning and clear communication of complex tax matters to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Accounting ExperienceUK Corporation Tax KnowledgeVAT Legislation ExpertiseATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA QualificationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationVAT SubmissionTax Provision CalculationDeferred Tax CalculationTax PlanningStatutory Tax FilingTax Legislation MonitoringAudit SupportTax DocumentationComplex Tax Calculations

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder EngagementAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

ATTCTAACAACCA

Industry Keywords

HMRC LiaisonTax Authorities InteractionTax ComplianceTax OptimisationYear-End Audit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and file corporation tax returns, VAT submissions and statutory tax filings
Monitor tax legislation changes and advise management on their impact
Liaise directly with HMRC and other tax authorities on queries and investigations
Prepare detailed tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and supporting schedules
Support the year-end audit process with comprehensive tax workings and documentation
Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimise the group tax position

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of tax accounting experience in practice or industry
ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred or studying towards
Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax and VAT legislation
Excellent analytical skills and high accuracy in preparing complex tax calculations
Able to communicate technical tax matters clearly to non-specialist stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote, UK business hours
Career growth and professional development
Exposure to leading UK businesses and practices