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As a Tax Senior Associate at Kainos, you will support the delivery of tax compliance, reporting and advisory activity across the Group, working closely with the Group Head of Tax, internal finance teams and external advisers.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with external advisers and manage the tax compliance aspect of the Group’s secondment process.
Liaise with external advisers to manage with the Group’s corporation tax compliance, including assisting with:
Drafting half-year and year-end tax computations
Prepare the tax notes for the group and subsidiary accounts
Calculating quarterly payments on account
Support with the workings that contribute to the annual RDEC claims / overseas equivalent claims
Review of UK VAT returns on a quarterly basis and maintain payment and submission deadlines.
Oversee the global VAT compliance, reviewing VAT returns prepared by local country advisers.
Assist with maintaining compliant transfer pricing policy by preparing calculations based on existing transfer pricing policy/study.
Liaising with the Payroll team to assist with tax compliance matters arising through payroll.
Preparation of tax schedules, calculations and disclosure notes ensuring audit sign off and appropriate records are collated and maintained to support the tax provisions.
Maintain awareness of tax developments internationally and implications for the business
Assist the Group Head of Tax with ad hoc tax projects, e.g. M&A, due diligence, new legislative developments etc.
Minimum Essential Requirements:
CAI/ACA/CIMA qualified and/or CTA qualified.
Tax Practice background, principally experienced in UK tax matters.
Experience in delivering on tax compliance / tax advisory projects for clients.
Possess strong commercial acumen and be able to work effectively under pressure, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and be able to make informed decisions.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, is required.
Teamwork is key at Kainos, so strong collaborative skills are crucial, as is the flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods.
Desirable:
Experience dealing with taxes outside the UK.
Tax audit or accounting experience for large corporate groups.
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.
We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
Skills Required
- CAI, ACA, CIMA, and/or CTA qualification
- Tax practice background with principally UK tax experience
- Experience delivering tax compliance or tax advisory projects for clients
- Strong commercial acumen, accuracy, attention to detail, communication, decision-making, and ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods
- Experience dealing with taxes outside the UK
- Tax audit or accounting experience for large corporate groups
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
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What We Do
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
