Tax Assistant

Acu-IT.net; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in West Midlands is seeking a Tax Assistant to support various tax administration tasks. The role is ideal for recent graduates seeking to gain their ATT qualification and involves tasks like preparing VAT returns, and supporting environmental tax calculations. Offers a great benefits package including a bonus and enhanced leave.

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%)

Qualifications

• Resilient and adaptable to changing deadlines.
• Knowledge of VAT returns and basic VAT legislation is desirable.
• 2-3 years in a financial or tax environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Word

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills

Team-oriented mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Moller and employs over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products sourced from 1,300 British farmers. Mller is ranked within the top 20 in the Grocer’s Top 100 List of Britain’s Biggest Brands.

Mller UK & Ireland includes:

• Mller Milk & Ingredients – private label dairy leader providing branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients.
• Mller Yogurt & Desserts – leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for brands such as Mller Corner, Mllerlite, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj and Mller Kefir Smoothie; produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International; also supplies UK private label yogurt from a dedicated facility.

Join Mller as a Tax Assistant at Market Drayton Head Office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate, with support to gain your ATT (Association of Tax Technicians) qualification.

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

• 2-3 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 www.mullercareers.co.uk.