INDIRECT TAX MANAGER – FULL-TIME - WASHINGTON, TYNE & WEAR
Who We Are:
Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Bringing a combination of celebrated designers and emerging brands that were hard to come by outside of London, our first store in the UK nurtured a community of like-minded individuals who shared a passion within this ever-evolving culture.
Since then, END. has become a technology led retailer that provides a curated blend of menswear, womenswear, sneakers, homeware and lifestyle products for a global community.
At the core of everything we do as a brand is our customers. We recognise that it is our team and culture that makes the difference to our customers. With over 600 employees across our HQ, offices and retail locations, this customer centred approach continues to be a key focus for all END. staff.
As END. continues to grow with the culture, we want to ensure that all END. staff have a great experience at work and continue to contribute to our collective success.
Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for ensuring that Indirect Tax compliance is complete, accurate and timely (in both the UK and overseas territories) and will assist the Head of Tax with Indirect Tax advisory and project work. The role will involve providing leadership across the function and the group for Indirect Tax matters.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing:
* Ensuring the accuracy of the group's Indirect Tax compliance, returns and payments in the UK and relevant overseas territories (including VAT/GST, packaging and environmental taxes, e-invoicing, Intrastat etc).
* Providing day to day assistance around Indirect Tax matters to all parts of the business and other stakeholders, as required.
* Leading Indirect Tax advisory workstreams, identifying opportunities and assisting with ad-hoc tax projects.
* Managing HMRC and overseas tax authority processes, audits and queries.
* Working with and managing overseas advisors to support compliance with overseas filing requirements.
* Raising awareness and evaluating the impact of changes in tax legislation or developments.
* Driving improvements in Indirect Tax governance, processes, controls and systems and minimising tax risk.
* Managing VAT/GST accounting/ reconciliations and providing ownership of the VAT ledgers.
* Supporting the business with Customs and Excise compliance.
Who we're looking for:
* Is a technical ‘expert' in their particular field with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the discipline and a comprehensive understanding of how the function contributes to the overall business objectives.
* Operates at a senior level, demonstrates leadership and mentors more junior colleagues.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills and able to build strong working relationships with colleagues.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and demands efficiently.
* A minimum of 5 years' Indirect Tax experience in industry roles or accountancy practice.
* Track record of improving Indirect processes and managing governance.
* Experience of working with ERP systems, analytics tools and excel and the ability to analyse data.
* European/multi-national and retail VAT experience is beneficial.
* Customs & Excise experience preferred but not essential.
* Full-time and Part-time candidates will be considered
* Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ATT, CTA, ACCA etc) preferred.
Besides a competitive salary and an engaging and inclusive work place we can offer you:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 40 Hours per week
* Flexible working - 3 days office working (Mon-Wed) 2 days home working (Thu-Fri)
* Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Healthcare Cashback Plan
* Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)
* A pension that both you and the company contribute to
* Generous staff discount
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Don't worry if you don't hit every criteria, we're always looking to uncover the next big thing, so if you have what it takes to be part of our future success, we want to hear from you.
Please note - for the successful candidate, any employment is conditional on you having the right to work in the UK in the role in which you are employed.