Tax Controls & Processes Lead

Full job description
We are looking to recruit a Tax Controls and Processes Lead into the Tax team who is able to manage a full and varied workload and has good attention to detail.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Tax Department at the UK’s fourth largest Grocer.
Whilst sat within the Tax team you will be encouraged to develop and build cross-functional relationships throughout the business.
The successful applicant will assist the VAT Manager to ensure Aldi remains compliant with all relevant VAT legislation in the UK and Ireland and will be involved in a range of projects. The role provides a great opportunity to develop knowledge of VAT within a large retailer.

Your New Role
Reporting to the VAT Manager the successful candidate will support on topics including:
VAT reporting and oversight of VAT compliance in the UK and Ireland
Understanding and documenting tax processes and controls
Making recommendations and implementing process changes
Responding to business queries and advising on the VAT impact of projects
Monitoring changes in case law, legislation and regulation and advising on the impact of changes and implementing any changes required to maintain compliance
Researching VAT topics under the guidance of the VAT Manager
Working closely with a range of colleagues from across the business to provide VAT support
Analysing data to identify trends and anomalies
Support with key relationships e.g. internal colleagues, Tax Authorities and external advisers
Working with cross functional colleagues to understand what projects are in the pipeline, with a view to ensuring VAT is included in the scoping and design phase
Providing VAT training to the business to ensure teams are aware of the VAT issues relevant to their part of the business
About You
Extensive professional work experience in a VAT role
Understanding of VAT technical and accounting principles and an eagerness to develop knowledge and practical application within a large business
Excellent IT skills e.g. SAP, MS Office
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and problem solver
Positive, can do attitude with a willingness to get stuck in
Keen interest in analysing data, IT systems and improving processes
Strong organisational and project management skills
Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues
CTA Qualified or Qualified Accountant
What you’ll get in Return
Starting salary £65,230 rising to £84,980
15 Month FTC
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5.00pm, with the opportunity of 2 day a week remote working
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
In office flexi-time
Full training provided
Pension scheme
Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
Company sick pay scheme
Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
Long service rewards
Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

United Kingdom
England
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