Graduate Tax Assistant

SUEZ; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SUEZ as a Graduate Tax Assistant and embark on a two-year journey where you'll gain invaluable experience in tax compliance and accounting. Supported by a team of qualified professionals, you will have the opportunity to learn while preparing for your ACCA qualification. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to enter the finance sector, offering a friendly environment focused on development and sustainability. Enjoy a rewarding role with competitive benefits at a leading environmental services firm.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Wide-ranging benefits and rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) – Grade 5 or above.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with a very good working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fulfilling tax compliance and taxation obligations for approximately 40 entities.
• Support in preparing individual company tax computations and VAT returns.
• Assist with ad hoc projects within the Tax team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSE's (Grade 5 or above)

Maths and English GCSE (Grade 6 or above)

3 A level passes (Grade C and above)

Degree 2:1 or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

What will I be doing?

Report to the Tax Manager/Senior Managers and Head of Tax to assist in fulfilling the tax compliance and tax accounting obligations of SUEZ R&R UK group (SUEZ) and its associates (approximately 40 entities).

• This is a broad role and will give you the opportunity to both shadow and assist members of the Tax team, gaining an insight into both the technical and compliance aspects of each area of tax.
• Throughout your apprenticeship you will be supported and coached by highly experienced members of the Tax team, several of whom are dual qualified as both chartered accountants and chartered tax advisors.
• Assisting with preparation of individual company tax computations; this will include imputing data into the tax software and analysing the profit and loss and balance sheet information contained within company accounts.
• Supporting the Tax Assistants in preparing the support needed for the VAT returns / other returns.
• Assisting on ad hoc projects and advisory work as required within the Tax team.

What are the requirements?

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) – Grade 5 or above
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) – Grade 6 or above
• Minimum 3 A level passes (or equivalent) at Grade C and above
• Degree 2:1 or above - graduated within the last 3 years.
• Applicants will be accepted with degrees outside of finance if the applicant can clearly demonstrate their reason for pursuing a career in finance.
• No prior knowledge or experience in Tax is required as full training will be provided (both ‘on the job’ and through studying for ACCA qualification).
• Computer literate with a very good working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should be confident to communicate with colleagues and individuals outside of the team, including HMRC and external providers.
• Whilst the candidate will be fully supported in their role, they should be able to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Significant attention to detail and ability to self-review, is critical.

The graduate role is initially for a period of two years, during which the Graduate Tax Assistant will be supported in studying for their ACCA qualification. Continued employment will be conditional on passing the initial ACCA qualifications.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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