Group Tax Accountant

We're looking for a Group Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax) to join our Finance team. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the BMA Group (BMA and BMJPG) properly accounts for VAT and meets their statutory return, including overseas equivalents. They will ensure that tax is correctly calculated, accounted for and paid at the correct time. This is a hybrid role that will involve a mix of working from home and from our office in central London (BMA House).,

• Submitting accurate and timely statutory VAT returns (and international equivalents) for the Group
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis
• Undertaking annual reviews of the VAT position, including any exemptions applied during the year and recommending any necessary adjustments
• Proactively ensuring that the finance systems and internal processes across the Group are compliant with the required tax legislation and remain alert to any future changes.
• Proactively managing the relationship with external advisors and HMRC
• Liaising with Group Auditors, providing support and information for financial audits, preparation of financial statements and other requests
• Compiling and communicating appropriate tax guidance and training wherever needed within the group
• Organising and leading quarterly group meetings.
• Qualified CCAB accountant with significant experience in VAT within a commercial organisation.
• Previous experience of working in a VAT environment or indirect tax compliance role
• Knowledge of applying VAT law and how it affects trade unions and corporations
• IT Literate with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge and understanding of UK, EU and rest of world indirect tax compliance issues
• Relationship building skills - able to deal with people at all levels
• Effective planning and organising skills - able to work to deadlines
• Good communications skills - both written & verbal
• High level of accuracy with excellent numeracy skills and data analysis skills
• The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. The BMA Group (through the BMJ) is expanding its international reach by supporting global health initiatives.
• We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period