Tax and Financial Accountant

Job Summary

Kiwa UK is seeking a Tax and Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will provide tax compliance, accounting and reporting support across Kiwa UK entities. You'll coordinate domestic and international tax activities, support financial reporting and company secretarial obligations, and help deliver accurate and timely statutory and regulatory submissions across the group. This is a UK remote role.

About the role

• Coordinate the corporate tax obligations and indirect tax obligations for the Kiwa UK Group including overseas subsidiaries.
• Prepare and coordinate tax reporting, calculations and disclosures to support statutory and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Support projects in tax best practice, including transfer pricing, VAT and R&D allowances.
• Oversee the compliance requirements for overseas entities, including the UAE, China, India and ROI.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, Companies House filings and wider financial reporting activities.
• Contribute to business projects, including acquisitions, integrations and improvements to financial controls and compliance processes.
• Work collaboratively across the Finance function, providing guidance and support to strengthen compliance and financial governance.

Do you have what it takes?

• Professionally qualified accountant or tax professional.
• Experience in a similar tax or finance role within industry, or recently qualified from practice.
• Strong understanding of UK tax principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting audit and financial reporting activities.
• 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, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £50,000 to £60,000 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, remote role
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• 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.