Tax Consultant

Allwyn UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lottery operator in Watford seeks an experienced tax consultant to support the tax manager and team. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in accounting or law and strong analytical skills. You will assist with VAT returns, manage compliance activities, and work collaboratively across departments. This full-time position offers various benefits, including a company bonus scheme, pension contributions, and wellness allowances. Join us in a mission to create a social impact through responsible gaming.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary Private Medical

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

£500 wellness allowance

Access to nutritional advisor and personal trainers

Discounted Health Assessments

Complimentary Financial coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in working on projects.
• Ability to work with large data sets.
• Able to work independently and create own priorities.
• Fast-paced work adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support the tax manager and tax team in various tasks.
• Assist with UK VAT returns and compliance.
• Manage IR35 compliance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant/lawyer

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially-focused tax consultant to support the tax manager and the tax team.

What you’ll be doing

VAT

• Assist Procurement in determining VAT coding when onboarding new vendors
• Prepare monthly reverse charge reports and review all foreign vendor invoices
• Assist with reconciling the PVA account to freight statements
• Assist in the preparation and submission of UK VAT returns
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

P46s / P11Ds

• Day to day responsibility for preparing and filing of returns

PSA

• Preparation of annual PSA return

IR35

• Assist in managing the status determination process
• Monitor and track IR35 compliance activities including contract renewals and changes
• Help to ensure compliance with IR35 requirements and ongoing monitoring of suppliers
• Support the resolution of queries from hiring managers

Other employment taxes

• Assist in the review of expenses and analysis of employee expenses
• Assist with employment tax queries from the business and HMRC
• Assist in managing data requestsSupport internal stakeholders
• Support wide employment tax and compliance activities

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes : Czech Republic Austria Greece Cyprus & Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

Weve developed ground-breaking technologies built player protection frameworks and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! Were constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year licence
• Sustainability Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this
• Inclusion and accessibility We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether you play a game in a store or online.

We want to create one of the UKs most inclusive organisations where people can bring the best of themselves to do their best work every day for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination harassment or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs the job requirements and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age disability (visible or hidden) sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means weve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team at and well be happy to help.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant / lawyer
• Experience of working on projects
• Ability to work with large data sets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Ability to work independently create own priorities
• Strong presentational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change frequently
• Displays attention to detail

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• 500 wellness allowance
• Access to nutritional advisor and personal trainers
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Complimentary Financial coaching

Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity and are enhanced with features that benefit our colleagues (and their families). By offering a variety of benefits that support our colleagues we continue to create a place of work where people feel rewarded and can succeed.

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

Arabic Speaking, Environmental Safety, Infection Control, AC Maintenance, CPA

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1