International Group Tax Assistant

Your new company
This is a leading international manufacturing business with operations across a number of jurisdictions in the EU and worldwide, who are looking for an eager and career-driven tax assistant to handle international group tax matters across corporate and indirect taxes. The business operates globally, with major operations across the US and South America, EMEA, and APAC - with this role offering exposure to all three. The business offers an excellent range of benefits, working culture, and career progression for the right individual. They are also looking for someone who wants to gain further specialist tax qualifications, such as the ACCA and CTA, which will be fully funded. This role is based in Ellesmere Port and offers hybrid working and flexible hours. The tax team has circa 9 people globally, led by experienced and supportive managers.

Your new role
This role covers a range of direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory matters across a variety of regions globally, with plenty of training and development on offer to bring you up to speed. This will include rotations between direct and indirect taxes, along with the opportunity to further specialise in different global regions for the business. Some of the main responsibilities will include:

• As part of a team, compiling and analysing data required to complete VAT, Intrastat and other indirect tax submissions across the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Preparing and auditing of monthly VAT account reconciliations for reporting to Group Finance.
• Providing support for quarterly and annual tax reporting for the group, including UK corporate tax analysis and computations.
• Assisting the Tax Leads in specific projects, including ERP and reporting optimisation, country by country reporting, cash flow monitoring and reporting, and transfer pricing.
• Supporting the Tax Leads in other ad-hoc projects as they arise.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you will have some existing finance experience, and be a career-driven, confident individual who is looking to specialise in tax for a global business. Although it would be preferred, you do not need specialist tax knowledge, but must be eager to learn complex tax matters and progress your career down this route. The company are eager to offer further qualifications for this individual, so an ambition to become a chartered tax advisor (CTA) would be ideal. You will be a competent user of systems such as excel, and preferably have knowledge of SAP, and be an ambitious, self-starter eager to take the next step in your career.

What you'll get in return
The company will offer a competitive package and a market-leading opportunity for the right individual. This will include:

• A salary between £24,000 and £30,000, which depends on your previous experience and qualifications within this area. You will also receive an annual bonus of 4%, which increases after time.
• A truly interesting and complex workload, with exposure to a range of international jurisdictions and taxes, and excellent support and development from the tax team to get up to speed within the role
• Study support, such as the opportunity to have the ACCA, ATT and CTA qualifications funded throughout your career with the business.
• Hybrid working (2 days at home per week) is available after you have settled in to the team and position, along with flexi-time available around a core hour schedule.
• Free parking on-site, with good transport routes to get to the office.
• 25 days of holiday per annum, increasing after time served in the business.
• An excellent pension scheme, increasing to a 10% employer contribution after probation.
• Exclusive discounts on private healthcare, cycle to work schemes, and other employee taxable benefits.

What you need to do now
This is an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career with a highly recognisable, global brand - whilst receiving excellent training, support and further qualifications. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on or now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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