Tax Assistant

Muller Dairy; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking a Tax Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will prepare VAT returns, assist with tax administration, and support various tax-related projects. Key requirements include strong knowledge of Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. The position comes with benefits such as a bonus, health care plan, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Up to 5% annual bonus

2x Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced family and bereavement leave

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Access to rewards for discounts and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing deadlines.
• Knowledge of VAT returns and basic VAT legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foreign VAT returns and reclaims.
• Support Alcoholic Ingredients Relief claims and reconciliations.
• Review VAT for new products and competitions.
• Maintain and monitor tax trackers.
• Assist with Plastic Packaging Tax returns.
• Calculate and report environmental taxes and levies.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Word

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

Join Mller as a Tax Assistant Market Drayton Head Office

Mller is a much-loved brand in the UK, known for its delicious dairy products and continued growth. As the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, we’re proud to be picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times a year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foreign VAT returns and reclaims
• Support Alcoholic Ingredients Relief claims and reconciliations
• Review VAT for new products and competitions
• Maintain and monitor tax trackers
• Assist with Plastic Packaging Tax returns
• Calculate and report environmental taxes and levies
• Analyse expense accounts for PAYE Settlement Agreement
• Track Short Term Business Visitors
• Support Global Mobility and tax return data collection
• Assist with IR35 reviews and tracking
• Monitor overnight rates audits
• Provide ad-hoc support and project assistance
• Contribute to Senior Accounting Officer reviews and reporting
• Collect data for HMRC queries and group requests
• Maintain Tax Department intranet content
• Provide general tax administration support
• Take meeting notes and run reports/information requests

Key Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail
• Resilient and adaptable to changing deadlines
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of VAT returns, basic VAT legislation, and employment tax (desirable)

Desirable

23 years in a financial or tax environment (not essential)

Benefits

• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 2x Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced family and bereavement leave
• Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Access to Mller Rewards for discounts and development opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re ready to grow your career in tax and have the skills we’re looking for, apply today at MB1.