Direct Tax Apprentice

We inspire our people to reach the highest levels of performance. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition. We are looking for an In-House direct tax analyst to join our fast-paced Tax Team. The JD Group Tax Team is dynamic and hard-working. As a member of the team, you will work across the JD Group internationally. The role includes a good variety of interesting work.

All members of the direct Tax Team are responsible for advising and supporting the global JD Group on a full range of direct tax issues (including corporation and employment taxes, excluding indirect tax). This will include a range of compliance and commercial work across the UK and international business areas.

Examples include:

• Analysis of underlying accounting records to prepare corporation tax returns and other compliance obligations (including withholding tax).
• Assistance with calculating corporation tax payments, including managing timing of payments and subsequent accounting entries.
• Analysis of data for group provisioning and statutory accounts notes, with a focus on automation.
• Collating information required for direct tax audits and presenting this in line with key stakeholder requirements.
• Collating and analysing information required for transfer pricing adjustments.
• Testing of internal controls in relation to direct tax governance.
• Documentation of finding and conclusions, process maps and actions lists.
• Internal analysis of out-of-pocket expenses with an internal audit focus.
• Assistance with employment status reviews and cost modelling.