Job Purpose
The Tax Specialist will play a key role in ensuring full tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting corporate and indirect tax filings, transfer pricing, and governance activities. This position involves close collaboration with Group Tax, Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors, while maintaining robust controls and documentation. The ideal candidate is a qualified tax professional with strong analytical skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and experience in SAP or similar ERP systems.
Key ResponsibilitiesWork with external consultants to support filing of annual Corporation Tax return and preliminary tax payments. Calculation and posting of monthly, corporation & deferred tax provisions.Preparation and filing of Indirect tax returns in multiple countries (VAT, VIES, Intrastat, Annual Return of Trading details returns) liaising with Group Tax Department and external consultants.Maintain tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely completion of all scheduled items including tax return filings and payments across all tax heads.Ensure timely submission of tax and statistical returns e.g. annual CbCR notification, BOP40 return, CSO submissions.Completion of Group compliance submissions e.g. Cross Border Tovs (Transfer of Value), compliance assessment (financial, sanctioned countries, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering.Assist with maintenance of company tax policy, control framework for tax risks, working with finance colleagues to strengthen the controls framework, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.Assist with the Company's transfer pricing compliance including review of intercompany agreements, invoices and ensuring that suitable supporting documentation is in place.Maintaining appropriate supporting documents for tax returns in accordance with local rules and ensuring that a full audit trail is available in the event of an audit.Assist with engagements with tax authorities, including on expanding governance expectations.Support queries from business colleagues, to ensure new business flows are compliant with tax legislation e.g. VAT implications of supply chain operations.Build close relationships with Group Tax Department, to enable prompt support for all queries and alignment with Group tax policy.Support financial year end audit-related activities as required.Keep up-to-date with current tax requirements and develop an awareness of changes in relevant tax law and practices and communicate their impact on the business.
Required EducationQualified Tax Accountant or part qualified Tax Accountant with professional qualification
Required Skills and ExperienceMinimum of 2 to 3 years PQE working in a Tax or Finance Department (either at an accountancy firm or in-house).Excellent computer knowledge: strong excel skills are essential including experience working with large volumes of data.Strong problem solving skills combined with strong analytical skills.Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system.
Required Behaviours and CompetenciesConscientiousness regarding their work and a willingness to take full ownership of their areas of work.Ability to work well under pressure whilst also demonstrating a keen eye for detail.Excellent team player.
Required LanguagesFluent English essential.