Euro Garages Hiring for Tax Assistant Job at Blackburn, England Full Time

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: £30,000 (circa – dependent on experience)

What will my role look like?

Our Finance Department is expanding! As the business continues to expand and grow, so does the requirement for additional tax submissions across all territories. As a large multi-national business, we are subject to a high level of scrutiny from tax authorities. This has resulted in the need for an assistant in the tax team based in Blackburn, who can provide support to undertake some of the data-focused workload, currently prepared by the VAT manager, and to provide ad-hoc direct tax support.

With a business-wide focus on improving processes and internal systems, an additional tax team member is required so that existing compliance and financial reporting processes can be improved.

The indirect tax team in Blackburn currently prepares, reviews and submits VAT returns in 10 jurisdictions, as well as other statistical submissions such as Intrastat and EC Sales Lists. The direct tax team oversees all annual corporation tax filing obligations across the various territories, prepared by local tax managers and external providers, and prepares the group consolidated tax workings for inclusion in the group accounts and annual report.

As an assistant in the tax team you will primarily be responsible for working with the VAT manager to provide assistance with the day-to-day VAT affairs of the business. You will also provide support as required to the direct tax team.

The role will provide a broad range of tax experience in a truly international and dynamic business and therefore offers a great opportunity to develop your tax knowledge. EG also offer various support programs to obtain relevant accounting and tax qualifications if the successful applicant wanted to further extend their tax technical knowledge. The successful applicant must have attention to detail, along with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines, guided by managers.

What would my main responsibilities be?

Provide assistance to the tax team in the UK and Europe

Running reports in SAP

Using SAP/Excel to search for relevant data

Build and maintain relationships with key finance personnel across the business

Provide assistance in completing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns

Assist in VAT audits

Provide support with other related tax compliance duties

Got what it takes?

The role does not require tax technical qualifications, but a knowledge of general accounting principles within shared services is essential. Experience of SAP would be beneficial.

Working knowledge of Excel and SAP (or similar) is desirable

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities

Accuracy and attention to detail

Integrity and trust

Professionalism

Initiative

Discretion

Team work

What’s in it for me?

EG Cares is our benefits & rewards scheme, it’s our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.

Competitive Annual Leave – We know our employees work hard so we offer competitive annual leave allowances so you can enjoy well deserved time off work!

Work Anniversary Awards – We appreciate how loyal our employees are and to say thank you we reward colleagues when you hit milestones!

Employee Discounts – You will be entitled to 15% off our food-to-go brands and 10% our retail stores, not only this our EG Cares platform entitles you to exclusive discounts at a variety of clothing / retail stores, restaurants, cinemas and much more!

Free Parking – We have free onsite parking at our Head Office in Blackburn which is safe and secure with 24hr CCTV!

Waterside Cafe – With the opening of our new head office we are revolutionizing lunch time with a state of the art employee area for colleagues to relax, dine and unwind. In house Chefs will freshly prepare meals from a large menu incorporating a variety of different cuisines which will change daily, and meals will be provided at incredibly low prices!

Cycle to Work Scheme – We care about your health and encourage employees to cycle to work, we can help you save money on a new bicycle!

Employee Assistance Programme – Telephone counselling and confidential support for personal / legal / medical / health and wellbeing issues is now available 24/7 for our employees through our EG Cares Employee Assistance Programme!

Death in Service –At EG Group, we believe employees can be their best when they feel supported and have benefit plans that give them security and peace of mind!

Learning & Development – We are committed to helping you develop new skills to be the best version of you!

Our People – You will work alongside our amazing employees, have fun and be a part of our family!

Free Eye Test – As a valued EG Employee you will be eligible to receive a free eye examination every two years!

Progression & Career Opportunities – We look to promote and progress our employees within the business and we are very passionate about internal progression! As the business expands it opens new opportunities for growth… the opportunities really are endless with Euro Garages

Compassionate Leave – We care about our employees and offer 3 days paid compassionate leave

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is a leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia.

The Group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2019 revenues in excess of €20bn (surpassing €25bn including the full year impact of acquisitions). The Group provides grocery, merchandise, fuel and food service to consumers through partnerships with global brands including Starbucks, Subway, Spar, Greggs, KFC and Burger King.