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Our Head Office department is in the heart of Piccadilly and occupies the 5th & 6th floor of our beautiful flagship store. This central London location offers so much to explore including restaurants, bars, cultural sites, shopping and more, and only a short walk from the Green Park Tube Station and plenty of bus stops. We are looking for a tax expert with a passion to navigate complex international financial landscapes. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing tax-related activities within Fortnum & Mason Plc (F&M), providing strategic tax planning and ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations and minimising tax related risks. Working with F&M international trade compliance, data, technical, finance and reporting teams, you will lead indirect tax reporting and compliance in the UK and overseas. You will also support our tax advisors with their corporate tax compliance works.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining tax risk register and reviewing high risk areas at least once a year
Preparing and monitoring of tax reporting calendar
VAT, GST and sales tax reporting
Internal training and guidance on various aspects of direct and indirect taxes, including VAT, GST and sales tax
Corporation tax compliance and reporting, including capital and R&D allowances
Working closely with tax advisors on addressing historic and future risks
Requirements:
Excellent VAT technical and analytical skills
Ability to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
Good communication skills, written and oral
Resilience, ability to work to deadline and good self-organisation skills
Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyse and interpret a large volume of data
Experience of working with tax authorities and external tax advisors
A strong interest and understanding of the benefits of technology and innovation
Ambition and a strong desire to succeed
At least 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting or tax management, with some experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Tax or Accounting qualification (CTA, ATT, AAT, ACCA, CIMA etc)
Nice to have:
Knowledge of international indirect taxes – GST, sales/use tax for distance selling
Good understanding of complex VAT treatment of food, mixed supply and antique sales
ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics
Tax software experience, ie Avalara, Vertex
Retail experience
What we offer:
A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%
25 days holidays (excluded bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday
A fantastic subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum’s ingredients
A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally