Job Description

London
Tax
Full Time
Permanent
21 August 2025
Overview of Firm
PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.
We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.
Introduction to the Division
Tax
Our tax service line covers five key areas: Corporate Tax, Human Capital, Indirect Tax, Private Clients and Tax Disputes. The team has grown significantly in recent years and has ambitious plans for the future.
We work across all sectors, with specialisms in insurance, property, technology, international businesses, high net worth individuals and globally mobile individuals.
Responsibilities
To manage a portfolio of clients, providing compliance and consultancy advice; responsibilities might include the following:
Liaising with clients, usually by phone
Handling client queries (in conjunction with the Tax Manager/Supervisor)
Completing corporation tax returns for clients
Calculating tax provisions in client's accounts - this will involve working closely with the audit divisions
You may be expected to visit client premises and complete draft computations on site
Assisting with the completion of calculations for the tax provision in the accounts
Ensuring clients achieve corporate tax compliance, which will involve completing tax returns, completing tax computations and submitting them to the HMRC
Corresponding with HMRC with regard to making payments of tax and dealing with enquiries from HMRC
The successful candidate will maintain the Alpha Tax System software that the firm uses for completing corporate tax returns. This will involve updating the system and maintaining accurate records for reports
In time, the successful candidate will become involved with complex compliance issues and consultancy project
Person Specification
Minimum of a 2.2 degree, attained or expected
Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A Levels A-C (excluding general studies), or equivalent
GCSEs Grade 5/B in Maths and English Language
Please include all your results (or equivalent) in your CV.
Personal Attributes
Analytical thinking
Ability to generate workable solutions to problems
Takes responsibility
Completes work to a high standard of accuracy
Questions existing ways of doing things
Completes tasks on time
Uses initiative
Able to cope with the pressure of high and varying workloads
Willing to take advice
Flexible in approach to work and willing to learn new skills
Good written skills
Able to communicate effectively and keep others informed
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Benefits

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Life assurance
Permanent health insurance
Private medical
Hybrid / flexible working
Enhanced sick leave
Enhanced annual leave
Salary sacrifice options
Enhanced pension matching contributions
Season ticket loan
Sabbaticals
Secondments
Dress down policy