Join Our Team at Fortnum & Mason!
Welcome to our vibrant Head Office, nestled in the heart of Piccadilly! Our stunning flagship store occupies the 5th and 6th floors, surrounded by a wealth of restaurants, bars, cultural sites, and shopping experiences. Plus, we’re just a short stroll from Green Park Tube Station and numerous bus stops!
Your Role: Tax Expert
Are you a tax expert with a knack for navigating complex international financial landscapes? We’re on the lookout for someone like you to oversee and manage tax-related activities within Fortnum & Mason Plc (F&M). In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic tax planning, ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, and minimize tax-related risks.
Collaborating with our international trade compliance, data, technical, finance, and reporting teams, you will lead indirect tax reporting and compliance both in the UK and overseas. You’ll also support our tax advisors with corporate tax compliance tasks.
Key Accountabilities
* Maintain the tax risk register and review high-risk areas at least once a year.
* Prepare and monitor the tax reporting calendar.
* Handle VAT, GST, and sales tax reporting.
* Provide internal training and guidance on various aspects of direct and indirect taxes.
* Ensure corporation tax compliance and reporting, including capital and R&D allowances.
* Work closely with tax advisors to address historic and future risks.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
* Excellent VAT technical and analytical skills.
* Strong judgment and risk management abilities.
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Resilience and the ability to meet deadlines with good self-organization.
* Proficient in Excel, with the ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data.
* Experience working with tax authorities and external tax advisors.
* A keen interest in technology and innovation.
* Ambition and a strong desire to succeed.
* 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting or management, with some supervisory experience.
* Relevant tax or accounting qualification (CTA, ATT, AAT, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of international indirect taxes – GST, sales/use tax for distance selling.
* Understanding of complex VAT treatment of food, mixed supply, and antique sales.
* Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
* Familiarity with tax software, such as Avalara or Vertex.
* Experience in the retail sector.
Why Work For Us?
* Competitive salary.
* A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%.
* 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday.
* A fantastic subsidized staff restaurant featuring Fortnum’s ingredients.
* A range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
* Excellent pension scheme.
At Fortnum & Mason, we are committed to nurturing your career and talent, embracing diversity in all its forms. We celebrate our differences to create a truly inclusive environment.
Join us and be part of a team that has been recognized for outstanding contributions across various fields, including Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, and Customer Service!