Tax Analyst
- Recruiter
- Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
- Location
- Hillingdon, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 16 May 2021
- Closes
- 28 May 2021
- Ref
- 2189782722
- Job role
- Tax
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Part qualified
Are you an AAT/equivalent or (part) qualified Accountant seeking an opportunity to work for a global, established leader, in drinks; during a busy period of change? If you have the desire to work for one of the world's largest drinks companies and play a pivotal role in scoping our TAX approach locally and potentially regionally then this could be the role for you!
This TAX Analyst role, will play a key part in ensuring our compliance with a range of complex accounting returns, critical to the ongoing successful operation of our business. This role will suit someone eager to learn (as lots of training is provided/available), likes to and is comfortable working at a fast pace (we are dynamic, commercial business) and who has drive with the ability to work autonomously. It is envisaged there will be good opportunities to grow within the organisation. If you have a background in TAX and a strong affinity to our brands like Lucozade & Ribena then this could be amazing opportunity for you!
✏️Some of the other things you'll be accountable for...
❤️You might land the job if you have ...
Key Competencies and skills
Does that sound like a challenge you'd like to take on? Please apply today together with your up to date CV!
This TAX Analyst role, will play a key part in ensuring our compliance with a range of complex accounting returns, critical to the ongoing successful operation of our business. This role will suit someone eager to learn (as lots of training is provided/available), likes to and is comfortable working at a fast pace (we are dynamic, commercial business) and who has drive with the ability to work autonomously. It is envisaged there will be good opportunities to grow within the organisation. If you have a background in TAX and a strong affinity to our brands like Lucozade & Ribena then this could be amazing opportunity for you!
✏️Some of the other things you'll be accountable for...
- Responsibility for all VAT Reporting (VAT Returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat Returns - Arrivals and Despatches, Sugar Tax and End of Year Returns) covering two UK and one Irish entity for Tax Manager review
- Ownership and clear understanding of Brexit / EU rules to support the business.
- Ownership of VAT admin to include set up of new VAT Registrations, VAT inspections contact and coordinator and being main user on VAT submission websites.
- Responsibility for month-end coordination and close of VAT Accounts.
- Responsibility for preparation and review of VAT balance sheet reconciliations.
- Forecasting of VAT cashflows (payments and refunds).
- Providing day to day assistance to internal stakeholders on any VAT queries as and when they arise.
- Providing VAT training across all entities tailoring this to each entity and what they do.
- Liaison with auditors and external VAT advisors regarding the above VAT returns (both ongoing reporting and also ad hoc queries).
- Use skills, knowledge and experience to add value within the Finance department and across the business, by suggesting. improvements to processes and procedures, and where appropriate implementing those suggestions.
- Provide support with various tasks, including analysis of financial statements, completion of corporation tax returns and preparation of accounts.
- Provide training and support to the Global Services Centre for GB&I VAT matters
- Support the integration and development of VAT systems and processes including MTD and SAO compliance
- Analysis support in the preparation of other non-payroll employment taxes and declarations such as PSA and P11d
❤️You might land the job if you have ...
- Experience in indirect tax/VAT and an awareness/involvement of corporate tax/direct taxes.
- Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA or qualified AAT/ATT or have experience in a similar role in industry.
- SAP knowledge/usage and excellent excel skills essential
Key Competencies and skills
- Attention to detail is critical in this role as is the ability to accurately interpret information and translate to a non-technical audience
- Able to demonstrate a high level of credibility, integrity and resilience
- Commercial Acumen; Understands how global businesses work; is commercially aware and ensures customer and/or consumers' needs are met or exceeded. Makes sound commercial decisions based on analysis and good judgment
- Providing Vision; Determines and communicates clear business objectives in the Tax arena and works collaboratively to set and monitor milestones for achievement
- Leading change; Adapts readily to shifting demands and conditions and converts change to opportunity. Maintains composure and effectiveness; encourages others during times of uncertainty. Analyses options thoroughly, embraces considered risk and moves forward with change
- Building Teams; Encourages and leverages different cultures, thoughts and perspectives; promotes collaborative relationships and teamwork
- Builds good morale and enables cross-border and cross-functional dialogue as well as cooperation, collaboration and teamwork. Adapts communication approach to effectively influence
- Delivering Results; Sets and achieves clear and ambitious goals, holding self and others responsible and accountable for attaining results
- Self-Awareness; Takes ownership and accountability for making tough decisions when needed. Gathers feedback on challenges and builds a culture of eliminating barriers and managing conflicts to deliver results
Does that sound like a challenge you'd like to take on? Please apply today together with your up to date CV!