Tax Analyst

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Tax Analyst for the UK tax function of a major international business. The role is ideal for an ATT/AAT qualified professional, or someone currently studying, with exposure to corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.

You will support the UK tax team across duties, gather and analyse data, assist with monthly and annual reporting, and help implement new tax processes and automation.

Qualifications

• ATT or AAT qualified, or actively studying towards a recognised tax or accounting qualification.
• Experience gained within an accountancy practice, tax consultancy or in-house tax team.
• Exposure to UK corporation tax, VAT and/or employment taxes.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate tax matters clearly within a commercial environment.
• Interest in technology, automation and process improvement.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK tax team across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.
• Gather, process and analyse financial and tax data to support compliance obligations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements.
• Upload and maintain data within tax compliance software.
• Support the preparation of corporation tax and indirect tax returns.
• Identify tax-sensitive transactions and ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Reconcile tax payments and prepare payment requests for approval.
• Assist with monitoring legislative developments and assessing the impact of tax law changes.
• Support the implementation of new tax processes and controls.
• Assist with the ongoing digitalisation and automation of tax processes.
• Liaise with colleagues across finance, tax and the wider business.
• Support administrative tax compliance activities and monitor key filing deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Ownership

Automation & tech interest

Education

ATT or AAT qualification or studying

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters Onesource

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

A newly released Tax Analyst position has become available within the UK tax function of a major international business operating at the forefront of a critical and evolving sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ATT/AAT qualified professional, or someone currently studying, to gain exposure across corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised industry leader with a significant UK presence and operations that play a critical role in supporting businesses, communities and infrastructure across the country.

As the organisation continues to invest in growth, technology and process improvement, the tax team is expanding and seeking ambitious professionals who are eager to develop broad tax knowledge within a complex and fast-paced corporate environment. Opportunities of this nature are rare, offering exposure to both compliance and advisory responsibilities while providing genuine long-term career progression.

Description

• Support the UK tax team across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.
• Gather, process and analyse financial and tax data to support compliance obligations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements.
• Upload and maintain data within tax compliance software.
• Support the preparation of corporation tax and indirect tax returns.
• Identify tax-sensitive transactions and ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Reconcile tax payments and prepare payment requests for approval.
• Assist with monitoring legislative developments and assessing the impact of tax law changes.
• Support the implementation of new tax processes and controls.
• Assist with the ongoing digitalisation and automation of tax processes.
• Liaise with colleagues across finance, tax and the wider business.
• Support administrative tax compliance activities and monitor key filing deadlines.

Profile

• ATT or AAT qualified, or actively studying towards a recognised tax or accounting qualification.
• Experience gained within an accountancy practice, tax consultancy or in-house tax team.
• Exposure to UK corporation tax, VAT and/or employment taxes.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate tax matters clearly within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrable interest in developing a long-term career within taxation.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Interest in technology, automation and process improvement.
• Experience with SAP, Thomson Reuters Onesource, Alteryx or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Full CTA study supportHybrid working arrangement.
• Midlands-based role.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Professional qualification support.
• Exposure to corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.
• Access to industry-leading tax systems and technologies.
• Significant investment in technical training and development.
• Opportunity to work within a highly respected in-house tax function.