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Senior UK Tax Accountant Property & Business Location: UK / Remote or Hybrid Employment Type: Full time Department: Finance & Accounts Level: Senior Reports To: Finance Director / Managing Director About the Role We are looking for an exceptional Senior UK Tax Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting, UK tax compliance, financial reporting and bookkeeping across our growing business and property-related operations. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly accurate and comfortable managing accounts from transaction level through to management accounts and UK tax compliance. Key ResponsibilitiesUK Tax & Compliance Prepare and review UK Self Assessment tax returns. Prepare and support Corporation Tax computations and CT600 submissions. Handle VAT returns, reconciliations and VAT-related queries. Understand UK income tax, corporation tax, capital allowances and allowable expenses. Understand property-related taxation, including rental income and property expenses. Support tax planning and identify legitimate tax-efficiency prospects. Deal with HMRC correspondence, enquiries and routine compliance matters. Maintain accurate tax calendars and ensure all statutory deadlines are met. Keep up to date with UK tax legislation and HMRC guidance. Support Making Tax Digital requirements and digital record-keeping. Accounts & Management Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts. Produce profit & loss statements and balance sheets. Prepare cash-flow reports and forecasts. Complete bank, credit-card and control-account reconciliations. Review aged debtors and creditors. Maintain accurate ledgers and accounting records. Investigate discrepancies and correct accounting errors. Prepare year-end accounts and supporting schedules. Assist external accountants/auditors where required. Monitor financial performance and highlight unusual movements. Compensation: 17,114.80 - 75,000.00 per month Work Location: In person .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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