- Preparation of the UK &ROI non-complex corporate tax returns for all UK and ROI legal entities (not restricted to On Site Services).
- Preparation of the UK and ROI VAT returns for On Site Services and ROI Hub companies (share responsibility with Senior Tax Specialist).
- Preparation of tax disclosure notes for statutory accounts for all UK and ROI legal entities (not restricted to On Site Services).
- Preparation of monthly corporate tax journals and assisting with preparation of monthly, half-yearly and annual group reporting.
- Preparation of Intrastat, PSA, CIS, RCT, annual 46G returns, and Carrier Bag Levy.
- Liaison with other departments, such as AP, to resolve errors in relation to the Indirect returns above.
- Maintain up to date tax process notes.
- Delivery of PLC and CLC adherence day to day
- Maintaining the tax returns and payments calendar.
- Working with the Senior Tax Specialist and Senior Manager – Direct Tax and Compliance to update annual SAO documentation and testing programme.
- Undertaking and managing SAP user acceptance testing (bi-annual), and SAP UAT in relation to ad-hoc projects.
- Support to Senior Manager – Direct Tax & Compliance and Senior Manager- Indirect Tax, in relation to ongoing queries / ad-hoc projects.
- Support tax team with any other compliance task as required.
- Keep up to date with tax technical developments for CPD and supporting the team in relation to the assessment of changes in legislation on Sodexo’s business.
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject, 2:1 minimum
- Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA)
- CiOT qualified (preferred)
- Big 4 / Top10 public accounting firm training
- Minimum 3-5 years of direct tax experience
- Preparation of corporate tax returns
- Excellent and up to date technical knowledge
- Able to leverage technical knowledge (tax, accounting, plus software packages)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at different levels throughout the UK & ROI business
- Flexible, adaptable, proactive
- Managing multiple demands, process simultaneously, keep on track
- Organised and methodical
Desirable
- Knowledge of OneSource Direct and Indirect tax software
- Industry experience in multi-national organisations
- Advanced Microsoft, SAP, HFM and general systems proficiency
- Able to demonstrate practical process and system knowledge.
- Irish tax knowledge