Tax Accountant: Compliance & Reporting (UK & Ireland)

Volkswagen Group; Seer Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 10% bonus

Employer pension 9% (3% employee)

Car ownership schemes (ECO)

Company Car BEV scheme

Income protection

Life assurance (4x salary)

Retail discount vouchers

Care Concierge

Will writing service

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance after probab

Loan car scheme

Critical illness & dental cover

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK, trading as VWFS UK, is seeking a Tax Accountant to support direct and indirect tax compliance across the UK and Ireland, reporting to the Head of Tax and working with Tax Managers and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and governance.

In a fast-paced environment you will handle tax computations, VAT, transfer pricing and disclosures, develop strong stakeholder relationships, and stay ahead of evolving tax laws.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax within industry, practice or professional services.
• ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified or working towards a recognised professional tax or accounting qualification.
• Knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance, tax computations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting tax accounting processes, VAT compliance activities and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and tax data accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work independently and identify risks or issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and supporting quarterly corporation tax instalment payment calculations.
• Assist with current and deferred tax calculations for group and statutory reporting.
• Support the preparation, review and audit of tax disclosures within annual group and statutory accounts.
• Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreements and taxed award scheme submissions.
• Support VAT compliance activities, including VAT returns, customs obligations and vehicle-related tax matters.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation, Pillar 2 submissions and withholding tax filings.
• Provide analysis and supporting documentation for audits, compliance reviews and HMRC enquiries.
• Maintain tax policies, procedures and process documentation while monitoring changes in tax legislation and regulation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised & proactive

Independent worker

Deadline management

UK corporation tax

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified

Professional tax qualification

Job description

Volkswagen Group UK, trading as VWFS UK, is seeking a Tax Accountant to support direct and indirect tax compliance across the UK and Ireland, reporting to the Head of Tax and working with Tax Managers and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and governance.

In a fast-paced environment you will handle tax computations, VAT, transfer pricing and disclosures, develop strong stakeholder relationships, and stay ahead of evolving tax laws.