Tax Analyst

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Tax Specialist to assist with various corporate tax matters, compliance, and planning. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications (ACA, CTA, CPA) and have experience in managing taxation in a dynamic environment. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform offering discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Big-4 tax management or in-house tax function.
• Knowledge of VAT beneficial.
• Understanding of US GAAP/IFRS/French GAAP tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support income tax matters and compliance with co-sourcing arrangements.
• Assist with cash tax payments, R&D credits, and tax audits.
• Provide support for corporate tax planning and transfer pricing.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Good verbal and written communication

Education

ACA, CTA, CPA (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle/HFM)

Tax Software (Longview)

Job description

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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.