We currently have a vacancy for a qualified accountant/tax advisor to join our team as a Tax Assistant Manager.
Excellent salary
Hybrid 3:2
This is a full-time, permanent role based primarily from our office in Birchwood.
This role provides an excellent opportunity within the UK’s largest independent retailer of fuels and lubricants.
The role is part of the Tax team and reports directly to the Head of Tax. Predominantly, you will have responsibility for ensuring that the company meets its compliance obligations in respect of its Indirect and Excise Duty taxes, particularly its Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils (‘RDCO’) compliance obligations (full training will be provided), which are central to the operation of the business. However, you will also have exposure to other taxes such as Corporation Tax.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Tax Manager role include:
* Assisting with the preparation, review, and submission of a number of tax returns including VAT, Duty, RDCO, and Plastic Packaging Tax.
* Managing indirect tax compliance risks and assuming responsibility for the continual development and improvement of processes and controls, alongside carrying out reviews and audits of current compliance processes.
* Identifying where training is required and helping to deliver this to the business, whether by preparing internally or managing the provision of this externally.
* Assisting the Head of Tax with tax governance, i.e., Senior Accounting Officer, and maintaining the risk register.
* Preparing monthly corporation tax calculations.
* Working with external advisors on capital allowance claims and assisting with the management of the corporation tax compliance process.
* Being a key contact on tax queries for the business.
* Handling communications with HMRC.
* Working with the Head of Tax on integration of acquisitions and ad hoc projects as they arise.
Experience desired for the position of Assistant Tax Manager includes:
* Qualified Accountant or Tax Advisor (part qualified will be considered).
* Experience in indirect tax and duties is desirable.
* Experience or awareness of Corporate Tax.
* Critical thinking skills to interrogate data and processes to improve the control environment.
* Strong communication skills required to challenge and escalate issues where appropriate.
* Ability to manage a variety of different projects and take ownership.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Ability to interact with senior management.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a growing tax team.
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