Tax Assistant

Location:

75B, Verde, 10 Bressenden Place, Victoria, London / Hybrid

Reporting to: UK and International Tax Manager

Department:
Group Tax, Finance

We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this is an exciting time to hop on board.

We’re looking for passionate team players to bring joy to our customers every day. As a Tax Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Pret prepares and submits accurate and timely tax returns across all our 20+ countries, with a key focus on our core markets (UK, US, FR & HK). This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.

We are looking for a candidate who has a willingness to learn, who takes responsibility for managing their own work and who works collaboratively across various teams.

• Work with the UK & International Tax Manager and other members of the Group Tax team to ensure Pret’s equity and franchise markets remain compliant across all areas of tax: predominantly US Sales Tax/ UK & FR VAT, Corporation Tax (all markets) and other related tax returns.
• Collect and review data to enable preparation of Pret’s monthly/annual tax returns.
• Support the Group tax team and Pret’s external tax advisers with the year‑end account preparation process, gathering data to support queries from the Audit team and preparation of the tax accounts.
• Assist with franchise corporation tax returns in line with Pret’s global expansion.
• Maintain the tax filings and payments calendar – ensure financial records are kept up to date.
• Assist with budgets and forecasting, advisor fees, billing and accruals.
• Manage US state tax portals, e.g. for tax return submissions.
• Maintain an international travel tracker.
• Work with the team on weekly VAT reviews across our UK shops and sales tax reviews in the US.
• Arrange and support key Tax Team meetings and correspondence e.g. with HMRC.
• Maintain a filing system for Tax post.
• Support with administration, data collection and analysis, communication and tracking on tax audit.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Tech and Operations departments to ensure taxes are charged, collected, administered and accounted for correctly.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills – maintain a tax calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Resilient – able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills – quick and efficient at creating reports and manipulating data.
• Ability to analyse information and present it in a format that is easily understood by the audience.
• Ability to analyse data and take own initiative to solve complex problems and suggest solutions.
• Approachable, confident and personable.
• Experience of IT systems including Business Objects and Net Suite is desirable.
• Prior tax knowledge is a plus, but not essential; candidates will be taught the role.

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
• Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

• Salary up to £35,000 + 10% bonus.
• Gold Card: free food and drinks in the office, 5 barista‑made drinks a day off‑site and 50% off everything else when using the Gold Card.

• 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us.
• Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost.
• 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rising to 5% after 5 years.
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary.
• Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service.
• Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts.
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