Tax Accountant

Job Summary

Kiwa UK is looking for a Tax Accountant to join the Finance team. The role provides tax compliance, tax accounting and reporting support across all Kiwa UK entities. You will own and continuously improve tax policies and procedures, balancing regulatory compliance with commercial outcomes and cash-flow optimisation. This is a UK remote role.

About the role

External interfaces

• Coordinate the corporate tax obligations and indirect tax obligations for the Kiwa UK Group including overseas subsidiaries
• Prepare calculations and accounts disclosures on corporate income tax, including deferred tax, capital allowances and other schedules as required by our tax advisors and auditors
• Administer the UK Group Payment Arrangement
• Support the preparation of the UK corporation tax returns with support from Big 4 advisors, with growing involvement as the process transitions to inhouse
• Support international tax compliance across CFC, Hybrid Mismatch, DPT, CIR and (public) CbCR
• Lead SAO processes, tax governance, documentation and process improvements

Internal interfaces

• Define and maintain an internal control framework linked to the key tax risks
• Complete quarterly internal tax submissions
• Support projects in tax best practice, including transfer pricing, VAT and R&D allowances
• Provide support on global mobility, transfer pricing compliance, Pillar 2, CIR and other compliance matters
• Drive best practice and provide education on employment tax matters such as IR35
• Prepare monthly reconciliation documents

Do you have what it takes?

• A recognised professional accounting or tax qualification (desirable). Part qualification considered.
• Recent experience of working in a UK Corporate in a similar role, or recently qualified professional coming from Practice
• Relevant experience of IFRS reporting requirements
• Relevant experience of tax principles
• Experience with ERP and consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream), with the ability to reconcile local data to IFRS group reporting
• The ability to deliver to tight timescales and deadlines consistently
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

What can you expect from us in return?

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, UK remote role with occassional travel
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.