Qualified / Part Qualified Senior Tax Analyst

Accolade Wines; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands.

As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Petaluma, Croser, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and many more.

The driving force behind our business is our people, their expertise, their passion, and their professionalism. With over 1,400 dedicated employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and North and South America, it is our teamwork that sets us apart.

About the role

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will be required to assist the Tax Manager in the management and preparation of tax analyses and calculations to meet tax and statutory compliance requirements across a broad range of taxes for the UK consolidated group, including foreign subsidiaries and branches.

You will work both independently and collaboratively with the wider Finance teams and the wider business. To be successful in this role, you will require an analytical approach and can demonstrate a sound understanding of accounting and tax compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting the Tax Manager in managing and meeting all tax filing deadlines of the group and payments of taxes (predominantly Corporate Taxes and VAT)
2. Generating the 1st review of detailed analysis and calculations prepared by Tax Analyst
3. Preparing more complicated analyses for all tax returns and month end / year-end tax packs
4. Reviewing all tax returns prepared by external advisors for foreign subsidiaries and branches, ready for Tax Manager sign off
5. Managing monthly SAO testing to ensure tests performed in real time and issues investigated and resolved
6. Managing the preparation of PAYE Settlement Agreement return process, review analysis and calculations prepared by Tax Analyst
7. Assisting in tax statutory reporting where necessary

Further responsibilities:

• Assisting with any ad hoc queries, analyses and projects as required
• Continuously improve and document procedures and controls for all aspects of the role

What you’ll bring:

• Tax qualified (CTA)
• 2-3 years' relevant tax experience
• Accounting/financial reporting experience (preferrable)

Behaviours

• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and multitask
• Good self-starter and quick learner
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Works well under pressure
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Right first-time focus
• Ability to effectively schedule workload and meet deadlines

Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Good understanding of accounting and tax compliance requirements
• Good tax technical knowledge in chosen tax specialism
• Awareness of tax principles across a range of taxes
• Good attention to detail, dedicated to providing quality, error free work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numerical, analytical and data analysis skills
• Confident user of Excel
• Experience and interest in tax risk work including governance and controls (SAO, BRR) would be advantageous

What you can expect:

Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.

You will also have access to:

• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2-3 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Loyalty Leave
• Accolade Wines Anniversary day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts

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Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now.

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