Indirect Tax Consultant

Summary

£49,500* up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our UK Tax Function is looking for a confident and methodical Indirect Tax Consultant to join their vibrant team. You will be reporting to the Head Of Tax and Senior Financial Management.

You will be a fundamental part of the team so this is an ideal opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in a rewarding and fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Your role will be to support the team on indirect tax tax matters to include excise duty and VAT
• Preparation of supporting working papers including assembly of data into tax returns and payment calculations
• Interrogation of accounting systems and analysis of outputs from other departments
• Ad hoc consulting and advisory projects
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, information providers, external advisers and revenue authorities
• Generally support compliance including process control design and testing.
• The tax function covers a broad portfolio of taxes and there will be opportunities to support on these also

What you'll need

• ACA/ACCA training or Tax Inspector with full Technical Training course; or tax equivalent
• Good understanding of book keeping and accounting principles including journal adjustments and GL reconciliations
• Software skills (excel; word; PowerPoint; SAP)
• Industry experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
• Ability to work independently, managing conflicting priorities with ease and efficiency
• An excellent communicator and multi-tasker with exceptional organisational abilities
• German speaking ideal but not essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.]]>