Assistant Tax Accountant

AB Volvo; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Warwick is seeking an Assistant Tax Accountant to support tax compliance and reporting. This role includes preparing VAT returns and assisting with corporate tax. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to professional qualifications and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers hybrid working with generous benefits, including a bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5% yearly bonus

Matched pension scheme

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25-30 days holiday allowance

Discounts on various purchases

Access to on-site gym

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holds a tax or accountancy qualification.
• Experience within a finance team understanding core financial processes.
• Able to interpret data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns for various entities.
• Assist with corporate tax return preparation.
• Support HMRC audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Interest in finance

Organizational skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA or CTA qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Warwick (Hybrid working, 60% in the office)

Join Volvo Group’s Financial Control & Accounting Team, where your growth fuels our success.

At Volvo Group, we’re on a mission to drive the future of transport solutions, and innovation, quality and sustainability fuel every step. Our Financial Control & Accounting team is central to this vision, dedicated to upholding financial integrity and supporting operations across our global business. We’re now inviting a motivated Assistant Tax Accountant to bring their passion for precision and integrity to our tax team.

In this role, you’ll help manage tax returns and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. With tasks spanning VAT, corporate tax and PAYE Settlement Agreement returns, you’ll become an essential contributor in month-end tax reporting and statutory accounts. Supported by the team, you’ll be encouraged to develop new skills and bring forward ideas that can streamline our processes and enhance our impact.

• Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
• Company bonus: Enjoy a 5% yearly bonus provided by the company.
• Pension scheme: Matched up to 5% of your salary, including death in service cover.
• Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well‑being.
• Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts. Make use of our on‑site gym.
• Convenient amenities: Benefit from free on‑site parking. Enhanced family‑friendly policies: We value work‑life balance and offer enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5‑week paternity leave.

For more details regarding our benefits please follow the link ;volvo-employee-benefits-document.pdf (volvogroup.com)

Who you are and who you’ll work with

Ideally, you are currently pursuing or already hold a tax or accountancy qualification. You’re naturally detail‑oriented, organised and motivated to learn, with a genuine interest in finance and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

Commitment to building your professional qualifications you may already be undertaking, or be ready to start, an accountancy or tax qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CTA. Study Support will be provided.

Previous experience within a finance team, where you’ve gained an understanding of core financial processes.

Confident Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups, and the ability to interpret data accurately.

Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, or the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

An interest in Power BI and a desire to learn how to use it for data visualisation and reporting (previous experience is not required).

Curiosity to learn more about tax and accounting regulations and apply that knowledge in practice.

Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to your work.

You’ll report to the Tax Manager and work closely with the Tax Accountant as part of a small, close‑knit team within the wider Financial Control & Accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Tax Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting tax compliance and reporting activities across several UK entities. Your work will help ensure accuracy, transparency and compliance in all areas of tax accounting.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare VAT returns for Volvo Group UK Ltd, Renault Truck Commercials Ltd, BRS Ltd and overseas entities with UK and Irish VAT registrations.
• Assist with corporate tax return preparation by analysing expenses and supporting accurate liability calculations.
• Support the preparation and submission of UK and Irish Intrastat returns and EC Sales Lists.
• Help prepare PAYE Settlement Agreement returns by reviewing expenditure on entertainment and gifts.
• Investigate and validate VAT treatment on invoices, ensuring correct application and compliance.
• Review duties paid, manage recharges and complete balance sheet reconciliations of tax accounts.
• Support HMRC audits and information requests when required.
• Provide general support across tax‑related areas, contributing to process improvement within the team.

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