Tax Analyst

GXO Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global tax team at a leading logistics provider, where you'll manage tax matters for the UK and Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to work with experienced professionals, supporting income tax compliance, cash tax forecasting, and corporate tax planning. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible hybrid working options, you'll thrive in an innovative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career in tax analysis while contributing to a company known for its cutting-edge supply chain solutions.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

24/7 Online GP Service

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

High Street Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cashback Cards

Saving Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate tax and VAT.
• Good understanding of tax legislation impacts on business.

Responsibilities

• Support income tax matters and compliance.
• Assist with cash tax payments and forecasting.

Skills

Corporate Tax Knowledge

VAT Experience

US GAAP

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/CTA/CPA or Equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, HFM)

Tax Software (Longview)

Job description

Are you a Tax Analyst eager to elevate your career? Imagine joining GXO’s dynamic global tax team! Ready to make a significant impact in one of the UK's fastest-growing logistics giants?

GXO Logistics are looking for a Tax Analyst to manage and support its markets in UK & Ireland . You will be based from our central offices in Northampton, with the flexibility of hybrid working available.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £42,000 per annum for the right candidate. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Your benefits package includes a, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support with income tax matters and tax compliance working across co-sourcing arrangements with external service providers. This includes, but is not limited to, US GAAP, local statutory accounting, and Pillar 2.
• Support with cash tax payments and forecasting, R&D credits, tax audits and securing tax advice.
• Support the Tax team members in other corporate tax matters such as tax planning, tax audits and transfer pricing, primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) for the UK & Ireland.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• ACA, CTA, CPA (or equivalent) with good corporate tax knowledge, VAT experience would also be beneficial.
• Tax Management experience in a Big-4, or in-house tax function
• Skilled in US GAAP/IFRS/French GAAP tax accounting with good understanding of topics such as IAS 12, deferred tax positions, valuation allowances, and working with third party auditors.
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret the impact of tax legislation on the business, along with a commercial and business awareness.
• Skilled user of ERP systems (such as SAP and/or Oracle/HFM) and Tax Software (such as Longview).
• Good communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.