Graduate Tax Assistant

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking a Tax Assistant to join their Tax Team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent Accounting graduates, with support provided to gain the ATT qualification. The role involves preparing VAT returns, supporting tax claims, and general tax administration duties. Competitive benefits including bonuses and holiday leave are offered.

Benefits

Up to 5% annual bonus

2x Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial or tax environment for at least 2-3 years.
• Hands-on approach and resilience to changing deadlines.
• Knowledge of VAT returns and basic VAT legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foreign VAT returns and reclaims.
• Support Alcoholic Ingredients Relief claims and reconciliations.
• Review VAT for new products and competitions.
• Maintain and monitor tax trackers.
• Assist with Plastic Packaging Tax returns.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Word

Strong working knowledge of Excel

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Join Mller as a Tax Assistant Market Drayton Head Office

Mller is a much-loved brand in the UK, known for its delicious dairy products and continued growth. As the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, were proud to be picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times a year.

Were now looking for a Tax Assistant to join our Tax Team at our Market Drayton Head Office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Accounting graduate;support will be provided to gain your ATT (Association of Tax Technicians) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foreign VAT returns and reclaims
• Support Alcoholic Ingredients Relief claims and reconciliations
• Review VAT for new products and competitions
• Maintain and monitor tax trackers
• Assist with Plastic Packaging Tax returns
• Calculate and report environmental taxes and levies
• Analyse expense accounts for PAYE Settlement Agreement
• Track Short Term Business Visitors
• Support Global Mobility and tax return data collection
• Assist with IR35 reviews and tracking
• Monitor overnight rates audits
• Provide ad-hoc support and project assistance
• Contribute to Senior Accounting Officer reviews and reporting
• Collect data for HMRC queries and group requests
• Maintain Tax Department intranet content
• Provide general tax administration support
• Take meeting notes and run reports/information requests

Key Requirements

• 23 years in a financial or tax environment
• Strong working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail
• Resilient and adaptable to changing deadlines
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of VAT returns, basic VAT legislation, and employment tax (desirable)

Benefits

• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 2x Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced family and bereavement leave
• Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Access to Mller Rewards for discounts and development opportunities

Apply Now

If youre ready to grow your career in tax and have the skills were looking for, apply today at www.mullercareers.co.uk

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