Job Description
The Frasers UK Group has around 70 separate VAT registrations across numerous corporate entities covering many different activities (Retail, Property, IP & Licensing).
As we continue to grow, we need to expand the tax department in order to manage our tax compliance obligations and add value through identifying tax opportunities.
The role will work within the in-house tax team on:
* Gathering data to draft quarterly UK VAT returns
* Preparing the returns for review by the Senior Indirect Tax Manager
* VAT returns submission to HMRC
* IOSS/overseas VAT returns submissions
* Other indirect tax-related matters
This is a fast-paced environment with huge potential for being able to identify and solve problems, adding value to the business and making a huge impact.
* Working with both the current accounting system (DREAM) and the new Dynamics 365 system (from 2026 onwards), preparing the data for inclusion in the relevant quarterly VAT returns
* Investigating review points raised by the Senior Indirect VAT Manager
* Managing the VAT returns process – ensuring that due dates and quarters are recorded correctly, adding new entities, updating if they are deregistered
* Making sure that VAT returns are submitted on time and payments requested
* Resolving Errors corrections – in accounting system
* IOSS/overseas VAT submissions
* Preparing options to tax for property transactions and VAT registrations and de-registrations
* Supporting the maintenance and improvement of VAT processes and controls
* Identifying VAT risks, errors, or anomalies in the accounting system and escalating appropriately
* Assisting with VAT health checks across entities
* Assisting the wider finance team to improve VAT data quality at source
* Assisting with responses to HMRC queries and information requests
* Filing VAT documentation, registrations, and correspondence records appropriately
* Providing Group Finance and/or external auditors and advisers with VAT-related information when required
* Maintaining a good working relationship with HMRC and other Frasers colleagues outside the tax team
Qualifications
Able to demonstrate the Frasers Values:
* Own it and back yourself - will take pride in what you do with confidence, but not overconfidence. It’s important you take ownership of your decisions, stand by your convictions and reason with contradiction.
* Think without limits and take the team with you - See the possible in impossible and will be open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it’s the best option for the business.
* Be Relevant to Our People, Partners and The Planet - It’s important to be focused and have a commercial mindset at all times, always considering the impact of any decision.
* Ability to demonstrate experience of the qualities necessary to lead the group in its transition from reliance upon 3rd party advisors to being a self-sufficient internal tax function.
* Valid working rights for the EMEA countries
* Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems, both as a member of a team and individually.
* Analytical skills with detail orientation.
* Organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
* Approachable, cooperative and collaborative.
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.