Job Description
Immediate Vacancy
Senior UK Tax Accountant
We are a member of a reputable Chartered management accounting and corporate finance consultancy firm based in United Kingdom, providing accounting and finance solutions to enterprises in Europe and US.
An opportunity has arisen for a candidate to join our team on a full time basis and work at our branch in Colombo 03. You will be reporting to the manager on a daily basis and working as part of the team in London.
REQUIREMENTS
- Fully qualified or strategic-stage finalist of ACCA / CIMA / CA Sri Lanka (Advanced UK Taxation modules highly preferred)
- A minimum of 4 to 6 years of direct experience handling UK tax compliance within a UK practice or a top-tier UK-facing KPO
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with the confidence to discuss tax queries directly with the UK team
- A proven track record of managing a high volume of tax deadlines completely independently
- Good knowledge in MS Office (Especially MS Word and Excel)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Corporation Tax (CT600): Independently prepare and review complex Corporation Tax computations, identifying allowable/disallowable expenses, capital allowances and director loan adjustments from client trial balances.
- Personal Tax (SA100): Efficiently manage and execute complex Self-Assessment tax returns for directors, partnerships, sole traders, and high-net-worth individuals (including property income and capital gains).
- Payroll: Monthly and yearly compliance (including pension and P11D related work)
- Must be familiar with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
- Routine Tax Navigation & Queries: Provide day-to-day, practical tax advice to the onshore team and clients (e.g., clarifying standard VAT queries, salary vs. dividend structures, and allowable business expenses).
- HMRC Liaison: Handle routine queries, amendments, and direct correspondence with HMRC to resolve client compliance issues.
- Working hours – 11.30 am to 7.30 pm Local time
Remuneration
Competitive and attractive salary package with a performance related bonus. (Negotiable to be paid in LKR or GBP equivalent value)
Please email your CV within 7 days with your salary expectation
Manager – Accounting and Tax
Email: [email protected]
