HX Tax Analyst (12 months full-time employment contract)

Hurtigruten; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurtigruten is seeking a Tax Analyst to work closely with the Head of Tax and Treasury. The role involves tax compliance, reporting, and optimising processes within Microsoft Dynamics. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience with VAT compliance in multiple countries is an advantage.
• Experience with optimising tax processes in finance systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate tax compliance and quarterly group tax reporting.
• Incorporate live data feeds from Dynamics into tax reporting.
• Complete VAT return submissions across all countries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Data analysis skills

System and technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

A bit about the role:

At HX our purpose is to awaken people to the beauty and fragility of the planet, with adventure that reignites a sense of wonder. We take curious travellers to incredible destinations, sustainably and in true expedition-style. We bring them off the beaten track, to special destinations across the Arctic, Antarctic, Galapagos, British Isles, Alaska, Northern Norway, and Central / South America.

The Tax Analyst will work with the Head of Tax and Treasury, members of the finance team and external advisors and service providers to fill remaining gaps in the set up of the new HX companies across all taxes with tax authorities and within the ERP, Microsoft Dynamics and to support with streamlining tax processes. To succeed in this busy role, it is essential that you enjoy working with systems, are well organised, have a strong attention to detail, are a good communicator and strong collaborator as you will be working closely with other departments within the Group, as well as external stakeholders including our ERP support partners and tax advisors.

We are a passionate team who deliver our global operations from every corner of the world and our people are instrumental in continuing to inspire this adventure, play their part and deliver on our promise of guest centric and memorable experiences, benefiting the communities we visit, enriching our guests and inspiring a more sustainable world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the completion of the corporate tax compliance, particularly with getting things started with the new advisors.

• Assist with quarterly group tax reporting;

• Incorporate live data feeds from Dynamics into group tax reporting workings;

• Complete the MS Dynamics VAT return submissions set up across all countries to leave us placing minimal reliance on external advisors for VAT compliance;

• Work with Finance team colleagues and MS Dynamics reports to embed checks and balances into tax reports and improvements to Finance and Tax function processes;

• Assist with filling in some gaps in the tax calendar across all taxes and all countries; and

• Put in place tax log ins for HX group companies in all countries, with local advisor support if required.

About you:

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic results.

• 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.

• Experience with optimising tax processes in finance systems would be an advantage.

• Experience with VAT compliance in multiple countries would also be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong system and technology skills.

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (Power BI skills is an advantage).

• Fluent in English, spoken and written.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Safety and compliance minded for themselves and others.

• You value diversity and take pride in bringing people and perspectives together.

• ‘Can do’ mindset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Resilient and calm when working under pressure.

• Structured and flexible mindset.

• Motivated to deliver results consistently and to the highest standards.