Senior Tax Accountant (VAT)

Schneider Electric; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage VAT analysis and tax computations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Corporation Tax and VAT, along with qualifications such as ACA or ACCA. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including an employee share ownership programme and various health support options.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing complex tax computations.
• Strong technical background in Corporation Tax and VAT.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT analysis, filing and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare VAT submissions and reconciliations.
• Manage tax submission computations for UK&I entities.
• Liaise with tax advisors and coordinate Corporation tax process.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Deep business understanding

Influential and collaborative

Knowledgeable in accounting, compliance, and ethics

Effective working independently and with remote teams

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA

Qualified Tax Adviser - CTA or Equivalent

3 years+ managing complex tax computations

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant UKI

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Location

London or Leeds

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the VAT analysis, filing and reconciliation processes across the UK&I.
• Prepare VAT submissions, reconciliations between the ERP system and underlying reports.
• Manage the tax submission computations for UK&I entities.
• Manage the tax accounting process across multiple entities under IFRS for group and entity reporting purposes, in coordination with the Tax team.
• Manage Tax accounting & filings, in coordination with Tax teams.
• Manage projects to ensure that they are VAT efficient.
• Manage matters related to VAT inquiries from local Tax Authorities.
• Responsible for submitting VIES and other statutory returns.
• Liaise with tax advisors and coordinate the Corporation tax process across the UK&I.
• Preparation of monthly and annual Corporation tax calculations.
• Deal with new VAT Registrations/Deregistration when required.

• Support the finance transformation specifically in the adoption of accounting and tax global blueprints. Review processes to ensure maximum efficiency and digital adoption.
• Documentation of CT and VAT risks and related processes and controls including associated risk registers.
• Work with Finance and IT teams to ensure that ERP systems are configured to manage VAT compliance.
• Support the tax team in managing external requirements on audits, BRRs and transfer pricing.

What will help you to be successful?

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Deep business and strategic understanding
• Influential and collaborative across teams
• Trusted advisor in decision-making
• Comfortable managing conflict and risk
• Innovative and digitally savvy
• Knowledgeable in accounting, compliance, and ethics
• Effective working independently and with remote teams

Education and Experience

• Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA.
• Qualified Tax Adviser - CTA or Equivalent.
• 3yrs+ managing complex tax computations.
• Strong technical background in Corporation Tax and VAT

• Analytical and conceptual thinking capability to organize and interpret complex information and challenge business decisions.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively, meet deadlines, provide a professional service and follow through on assignments.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to manage his/her own time and workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization and the ability to influence and guide Company management in relation to strategic decisions.

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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