Average Business Analyst salary in West Midlands (Region)

Job Title: Tax Analyst - Automotive IndustryReporting to: Head of TaxLocation: Milton Keynes - Hybrid - 3 days in the officeWe are seeking a detail-driven and proactive UK Tax Accountant to join our UK tax team in Milton Keynes. Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance across corporate tax, VAT, and employment tax matters, while providing valuable tax support across the wider business.This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their expertise within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment or a finance candidate looking to pursue a career in Tax. The business is keen to support development and study in this role.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare corporation tax computations, working closely with Accountants and Franchise Financial Controllers, maintaining robust supporting documentation.Calculate quarterly corporation tax instalment payments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.Prepare and submit the quarterly VAT return for the UK group and arrange payments.Provide practical VAT support to retailer sites, including VAT-free sales queries and ad hoc technical queries.Prepare and submit the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return and arrange payment.Liaise with external auditors (Deloitte), providing documentation, responding to queries, and supporting audit meetings to ensure clean sign-off.Support internal audit requirements, including bi-annual SOX compliance audits conducted by the US internal audit team.Prepare tax calculations and disclosures for inclusion in statutory financial statements.Assist the wider tax team with ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.About YouYou will be an organised, analytical professional with strong technical capability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel capabilityExcellent attention to detail and high level of numeracyStrong organisational and administrative skillsAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the businessAble to work independently and meet strict deadlinesWhy Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional eager to broaden their expertise within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, or for a finance professional aspiring to build a long-term career in Tax. The business is highly committed to supporting professional development and further study, offering a strong platform for growth and progression.

Business Analyst – Outside IR35 – Hybrid – Security ClearedOur client is urgently looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend.Please note, the role is OUTSIDE IR35 and you will be on-site near Oxford for 2-3 days per week.You will need to be either SC Cleared or BPSS, moving to SC Cleared.Business Analyst – Key Skills:A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge, such as may be gained through three or more years’ experience of Business Analysis activities in Business lead, IT or Computing Research projectsBusiness Analysis certification (e.g. BCS, Agile BA)Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst in a complex IT environmentExperience of working within ITIL / IT Service Management frameworkStrong requirements elicitation and documentation skillsExperience working within project and/or agile delivery frameworksExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesCollaborative and relationship-focusedStructured, detail-oriented, and outcome-drivenConfident challenging assumptions and driving clarityComfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving environmentsBusiness Analyst – Outside IR35 – Hybrid – Security ClearedDue to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisationWe take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously.  Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site, 3 days working from home) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support business change and improvement initiatives across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and help deliver effective business and technology solutions. Key Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives. Gather, analyse, document, and validate business requirements. Facilitate workshops, meetings, and requirements sessions. Produce key documentation, including process maps, user stories, and requirements specifications. Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions meet business needs. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and change activities. Ensure requirements remain aligned with business objectives throughout delivery. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst within a commercial environment. Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering skills. Experience producing business analysis documentation and process maps. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Experience working within Agile and/or Waterfall environments.