Join Our Team at Fortnum & Mason!
Welcome to our vibrant Head Office, nestled in the heart of Piccadilly! Occupying the 5th and 6th floors of our stunning flagship store, this central London location is a treasure trove of restaurants, bars, cultural sites, and shopping. 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 passion for navigating complex international financial landscapes? We’re looking for someone like you to oversee and manage tax-related activities within Fortnum & Mason Plc (F&M). In this pivotal role, you will:
* Provide strategic tax planning and ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
* Minimize tax-related risks while collaborating with our international trade compliance, data, technical, finance, and reporting teams.
* Lead indirect tax reporting and compliance efforts in the UK and overseas.
* 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.
* Manage 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 Excel skills for analyzing and interpreting large data sets.
* 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.
* 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.
* ERP experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics.
* Familiarity with tax software, such as Avalara or Vertex.
* Experience in the retail sector.
Why Work For Us?
* Competitive salary.
* 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 using Fortnum’s ingredients.
* Opportunities for personal and professional development.
* Excellent pension scheme.
At Fortnum & Mason, we are committed to nurturing your career and talent, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate our differences and strive to create a truly inclusive environment.
Join us and be part of a team that has been recognized for outstanding contributions in Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service, and Local Community Awards!