Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Finance Hybrid Experienced Professionals
Tax Accountant
Function: Finance
Location: Lisburn or Dublin (Hybrid remote working)
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB
The Tax Accountant will assist the Tax Manager with tax compliance and project work relating to Coca-Cola HBC in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage external & internal tax compliance deadlines and month end processes
1. Prepare workings to support corporation tax returns in NI & ROI and managing relationships with tax advisors
2. Prepare VAT, Sugar Tax, Excise Duty and other Indirect Tax & statistical returns in NI & ROI
3. Supporting the external audit process & preparation of disclosures for statutory accounts
4. Prepare tax workings for annual business plans/ in year rolling estimates
5. Work with the Group’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) on preparation of quarterly tax accounting
6. Provide support for customs & excise procedures and reliefs
7. Supporting with the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation in NI & ROI
8. Provide support with annual country-by-country and tax transparency reporting requirements
9. Ensure internal controls adequacy for key tax controls
10. Monitoring changes in legislation across all taxes and establish impact on the business at the earliest opportunity
11. Support Tax Manager as required in relation to ad hoc tasks (e.g. tax projects, tax authority queries etc)
Build effective relationships within the business
12. Liaising with wider Finance & BSO teams on any issues arising
13. Support Tax manager as required in preparing for local tax authority reviews and responding to queries
14. Keeps Tax Manager informed on any discrepancies identified or potential difficulties with completion of work
15. Builds internal and external networks effectively
Identify efficiency improvements in existing procedures
16. Fully utilise SAP & Excel to streamline and become more efficient
17. Takes initiative in tasks and does not wait to be told
Ensure timeliness and accuracy
18. Fulfil assigned work within agreed deadlines
19. Complete work to a high standard of accuracy
ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?
Essential Criteria
20. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent tax qualification (CTA) educated to degree level
21. Minimum of 2 years relevant tax experience in practice or in the tax function of a large business
22. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with non-tax professionals in a cross functional organisation
23. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
24. Ability to prioritise tasks and deal with ad hoc requests
Desired Criteria
25. Previous mixed tax experience (Corporation tax / VAT / Employment tax) is desirable but not essential
26. Previous experience within the FMCG sector would be an advantage
27. Previous experience of working within an ERP / SAP
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