Tax Specialist

Britvic plc; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is looking for a proactive Tax Specialist to join its Wolverhampton team on an 18-month contract. This role involves managing tax reporting, compliance, and supporting financial processes while working closely with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a practical understanding of financial operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary with extensive benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial processes and tax reporting.
• Experience working with HMRC and auditors.
• Knowledge of SAP and Power BI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly reporting and reconciliation processes including VAT.
• Deliver annual PAYE Settlement Agreement returns.
• Support tax compliance checks and due diligence.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Self-starter

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

Power BI

HFM

Job description

Job Title: Tax Specialist

Location: Wolverhampton – Hybrid, with weekly travel to offices (Northampton)

Job Length: 18 Months FTC – Full Time

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with extensive benefits
• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Range of high street discounts

About Carlsberg Britvic: Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands like Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, and Wainwright. Our soft drinks portfolio includes J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence, and the UK license rights to Pepsi products such as Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea, and Rockstar Energy. We operate 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots across the UK, committed to our people’s success.

About the role: We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Tax Specialist to support tax reporting and financial control, and to help shape efficient, future-ready tax processes. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to contribute to the success of our brands. Reporting to the Tax Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Driving monthly reporting and reconciliation processes, including VAT and Excise Duty
• Delivering annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) and Taxed Award Scheme returns
• Supporting sustainability goals through Plastics Packaging Tax and Packaging Waste reports
• Supporting efficiency initiatives with reports on Excise Duty Drawback, rejected documents, and scrapping
• Assisting with Excise Duty due diligence and compliance checks
• Reconciliation of duty against the deferment account to ensure accuracy
• Supporting ad-hoc tax and financial control requirements as needed

Experience & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of financial processes, with ability to drive process improvements
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills at all levels
• Experience working with external stakeholders like HMRC, auditors, and advisors
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex data
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of SAP, BI, Power BI, and HFM is desirable

Join us during an exciting growth phase, working with some of the UK’s most iconic brands and a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional service. Apply today—applications are reviewed continuously, and the role may be filled at any time.

We look forward to your application!