UK Group Tax Specialist

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Bracknell is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to manage UK tax shared services. Responsibilities include preparing corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance, and communicating tax policy updates. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of UK tax experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. A commitment to personal development is essential. This full-time role offers hybrid working with a supportive, multicultural environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Income Protection

Private Medical Scheme

Dental Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses

Wellbeing Programme

Free on-site parking

Discounted food options

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of practical UK tax experience.
• Ability to operate under time pressure while following due process.
• Commitment to personal development aligned with Panasonic Leadership Principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK tax shared services for Panasonic Group.
• Prepare annual corporation tax returns and computations.
• Support Senior Accounting Officer compliance.

Skills

Practical UK tax experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

SAP knowledge (S4Hana and R3)

Fluent business English

Knowledge of Alphatax

Strong organizational skills

Tools

Alphatax software

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Role Overview

This role operates within the Panasonic Europe Tax team, which provides a range of tax shared services to Panasonic businesses in the European region.

The role holder will coordinate the provision of UK tax shared services to UK businesses of the Panasonic Group, including annual corporation tax compliance, VAT, and supporting the UK tax aspects of business, organizational, and systems change. This involves active business partnering with relevant UK management, finance, and commercial teams.

The role holder will develop and communicate group policies related to the UK tax group for all UK businesses in the Panasonic group, coordinate mandatory UK tax interactions between UK tax group members where UK tax laws operate on a group-wide basis, and support central UK tax group requirements (including but not limited to Senior Accounting Officer compliance, publication of the annual UK tax policy, etc.).

Additionally, the role provides capacity for the broader European Tax Team, supporting specific requests as needed. This includes publishing updates of tax laws on the intranet and supporting European VAT compliance.

How you will become part of the bigger picture..

Enable all UK businesses in the Panasonic group to remain tax compliant through the submission of group compliance activities such as:

Supporting the annual Senior Accounting Officer process from notification to reporting, including preparing supporting documents for all UK companies relating to SAO obligations.

Preparing UK Group tax returns by liaising proactively with UK businesses to gather necessary information and prepare returns for review.

Updating the published UK Group Tax Policy annually.

Communicating changes in UK tax law and HMRC practices to tax and business stakeholders.

UK Tax compliance and provisioning
Key activities:

Preparing annual corporation tax returns and computations, ensuring timely submission to HMRC (using Alphatax software).

Preparing year-end tax accounting workings and annual tax WING sheets, supporting year-end tax reviews.

What you will bring to the picture...

Experience, Knowledge, and skills:

Over 3 years of practical UK tax experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), PowerPoint, and Word.

SAP knowledge (S4Hana and R3).

Ability to operate under time pressure while following due process.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent administrative skills.

Fluent business English.

Knowledge of Alphatax is advantageous.

Commitment to personal development aligned with Panasonic Leadership Principles.

Personal attributes:

A self-starter capable of working independently and in a team.

Excellent planning and time management skills.

Diligent, eager to learn, proactive.

What does our big picture look like?

At Panasonic, we aim to make lives simpler, more enjoyable, productive, and secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we've been committed to improving lives and making the world better, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.

We value collaboration and team spirit to enhance Panasonic’s competitive edge. We are an energetic, creative, and proactive organization striving to exceed customer expectations. We align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. ‘Live Your Best’.

Inclusion and EqualityWe aim to be a more inclusive company that attracts the best applicants, regardless of differences, and promotes diversity.

What we offer:

Salary range: Dependent on experience
Annual Bonus: 5% based on company and individual objectives
Annual Leave: Days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to days after 3 years of service) (pro-rata for part-time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Bracknell
Hybrid Working: Expectation to attend the office at least 2 days per week

Working environment:

A multicultural environment

Supportive office environment

High-quality work with tight deadlines

Open plan with private meeting rooms

Hot desking

+Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme
Life assurance 4x salary
Income Protection
Private Medical Scheme
Dental Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional voluntary benefits
Staff discount on Panasonic products
2 Paid volunteer days
Training courses
Wellbeing Programme
Free on-site parking
Discounted food options
Terms and Benefits for candidates outside of the UK may differ.
Other Information:
Ideal Start Date – September 5 (earliest)

Workplace adjustments available.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country; sponsorship not supported.

This role may require DBS checks.