UK Tax Analyst

UK Tax Analyst - Inchcape Finance Centre, Liverpool

This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Purpose of the role

To assist the Group Direct and Indirect Tax Managers with aspects of UK Tax compliance

Job Role and Responsibilities

* Preparation and submission of all VAT compliance obligations including; monthly error checking and resolving, collation and reviewing data for EC Sales list and Intrastat declarations prior to submission of returns, reconciling VAT control accounts, analysis of trends in VAT returns and identifying areas of non-Compliance

* Preparation and submission of all UK Corporation Tax, compliance obligations including a quality check of data, running Alteryx workflows to merge and enhance ERP, Coupa and Concur data and preparations of Corporation Tax computations for UK entities on Alphatax

* Preparation of tax provisions and disclosures for UK legal entity financial statements

* Quarterly review/reconciliation of UK entities' tax balances (CT&DT) on ERP and as required providing journals to true-up to entity financial statements/submitted tax returns

* Assisting with preparation of group reporting tax accounting, including appreciation of tax effect of GAAP and/or consolidation adjustments to UK entities' standalone positions

* Assisting with preparation of Capital Allowances and RDEC claims and other ad hoc Corporate Tax work

* Ensuring relevant controls over UK tax processes are operated effectively

* Keeping up to date on relevant developments in UK tax law, their impact on Inchcape businesses and implementing process / system changes where necessary

Skills and Experience Required

Customer Focus

* Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact with all levels of the organisation including non-finance management

Operational Focus

* Good understanding of accounting and business processes

* Proactive with good organisational skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines

* Knowledge / awareness of general finance systems (SAP, Coupa, Concur) and advantage

* Knowledge / awareness of data analytics and data visualisations tools (eg Alteryx, Power BI0 and advantage

Business Focus

* Knowledge of automotive software packages (Autoline, Kerridge) and advantage, but not essential, as training will be provided

* ATT, ACCA or equivalent qualification as a minimum

* IT literate, with intermediate Excel & Word skills

People Focus

* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create effective relationships with stakeholders

Revenue Focus

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Inchcape Colleague Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary along with great benefits including:

* 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service

* Company Pension Scheme

* Life Assurance

* Discount gym membership

* Vehicle purchase discount

* Employee Advantage - retail discounts with over 3000 retailers

* Cycle to work scheme