Tax & Financial Accounting Assistant 12 Month Ftc - Colchester, United Kingdom - Informa Global Support

Informa Global Support

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Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Company Description

Informa is a leading international events, intelligence and scholarly research group.
We're the specialist's specialist.

Through hundreds of powerful brands, we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Job Description:

The Tax & Financial Accounting team is a global team responsible for the preparation and submission of indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings and treasury back office functions.

The role will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service delivery in line with agreed timelines.

You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to.

You must also ensure that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.

Informa takes the security and privacy of company, colleague and customer data seriously and you are responsible for working securely and supporting this within your duties.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a start date in January 2023.

Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant is expected to assume some of the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

Prepare and submit VAT returns to a high standard in line with timetable, this includes both UK and overseas VAT returns
Prepare and submit EC Sales lists
Ensure all relevant queries are followed up in a timely manner
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard and to deadline
Prepare annual PSA return
Assist with the preparation of total tax contributions for direct and indirect taxes
Assist with the preparation of corporation tax and withholding tax returns
Complete detailed analysis of general ledger codes for use in the tax returns
Assist with obtaining certificates of residence from tax authorities
Prepare draft statutory accounts with clear and concise working files
Assist with the iXBRL tagging of the statutory accounts
Assist with posting, reporting and any other work associated with dormant and nontrading entities
Prepare National Statistic returns
Assist with the daily and monthly treasury back office processes
Assist with monitoring team inboxes and responding on a timely basis including adhoc VAT, financial compliance and withholding tax queries
Assist with preparation of information for internal and external stakeholders on an adhoc
Assist with adhoc project work as required

Qualifications:

Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
Must be currently studying ACCA / ACA
Has a good understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
Some knowledge of Tax & Financial Accounting processes including best practice in Tax & Financial Accounting, people, processes and technology
Able to work independently and work towards hitting deadlines and priorities.
Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential

Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal departments and key contacts
Able to build relationships with stakeholders within and outside of the organisation.
Evidence of making decisions at the right time based on the information available
Remain approachable under pressure
Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy
Work as part of a team
Ability to complete a variety of related tasks
Proactively solve problems
Excellent customer service skills
Good time management skills
Ability to be flexible within role
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organised, diligent with attention to detail

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday
Competitive Benefits
Work with high quality specialist products
Bright and friendly staff who are all "expert's experts" and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
Share-Match options become a shareholder
Regular social events and networking opportunities