Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a Tax Specialist into the Tax team who is able to manage a full and varied workload and has good attention to detail.
• This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Tax Department at the UK's fifth largest Grocer.
• Whilst sat within the Tax team you will be encouraged to develop and build cross-functional relationships throughout the business.
• The successful applicant will assist the Tax Manager to ensure Aldi remains compliant with all relevant tax legislation in the UK and Ireland. The role provides a great opportunity to develop knowledge of Corporate Tax and to understand how a large business works.
• Reporting to the Tax Manager, the successful candidate will support on topics including:
• Corporate Tax Compliance - Tax Returns for the UK and Irish entities
• Tax reporting for statutory and management accounts
• Wider Corporate Tax Topics including Transfer Pricing and Capital Allowances
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to gather information to complete the corporate tax returns
• Supporting with tax governance in the UK and Ireland for internal and external requirements including Senior accounting officer, Business Risk Review + and Directors Compliance Statement
• Understanding and documenting tax processes and controls
• Monitoring changes in legislation and making the team aware of these
• Making recommendations and implementing improvements to tax processes
• Researching tax topics under the guidance of the Tax Manager e.g. to determine the correct corporate tax treatment of amounts going through the accounts
• Dealing with large volumes of data - managing, analyzing and interpreting trends and anomalies
• Support with key relationships e.g. internal colleagues, Tax Authorities and external advisers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Relevant accounting qualification and/or tax qualification. Significant professional work experience in a corporate tax role. Understanding of corporate tax technical subjects and accounting principles. Eagerness to develop knowledge and practical application within a large business. Excellent IT skills e.g. SAP, MS Office. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and problem solver. Positive, can do attitude with a willingness to get stuck in. Keen interest in analyzing data, IT systems and improving processes. Strong organizational and project management skills. Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues. 2:1 relevant degree qualification. Relevant accounting qualification and/or tax qualification.