Direct Tax Specialist - Corporate

Our Central Finance team are recruiting for a UK Direct Tax Specialist on a full time permanent basis.

• You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant and well-controlled tax outcomes for the company with primary responsibility for UK Corporation Tax and employment-related tax compliance, tax accounting and associated reporting.
• You will support the company in meeting its UK and Group tax obligations, contribute to the effective management of tax risk, and operate within established governance and control frameworks, while contributing to VAT and customs compliance activities and supporting the wider objectives of the Volkswagen Group Tax function

• Recently qualified CTA, or part qualified CTA with the desire to complete the qualification. Alternatively, qualified ACA or equivalent with proven direct tax experience.
• Strong applied technical knowledge and experience of UK corporation tax and employment-related tax.
• Exposure to UK transfer pricing compliance and international tax concepts.
• Experience of year end deferred tax reporting.
• Proficient in financial and tax data analysis.
• Strong governance, documentation and control discipline.
• Ability to communicate, engage and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines and levels.
• Well organised approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple compliance and reporting deadlines and priorities concurrently.

Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private medical insurance, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life insurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.

In this team we make sure our suppliers – and most importantly, our colleagues – are paid the right amount, on time, every time. We also maintain the Group’s financial records, from public financial statements to the monthly accounts for our parent company. Join this team of dedicated management accountants and you’ll be vital in helping to maintain our financial integrity.