EG Group

VAT Assistant Manager

Blackburn

November 4, 2024

Role: VAT Assistant Manager
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Salary: £47,025 - £57,475
Company: EG Group

About the Role…
We have an exciting new opportunity for a VAT Assistant Manager to join our Tax team at EG Group. As the business continues to expand and grow, so does the requirement for additional tax submissions across all territories. The VAT team in Blackburn currently prepares, reviews and submits VAT returns in 7 jurisdictions, as well as other statistical submissions such as Intrastat and EC Sales Lists.

Reporting directly to the VAT Director, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting VAT returns and ECSLs for specific territories. This will involve working with the country finance teams to improve processes and accuracy of data. This role will also include working closely with the VAT Managers and Director to provide ad-hoc support on other non-compliance Indirect Tax matters.

This role doesn’t require formal tax qualifications, but a solid understanding of VAT, VAT compliance, and strong Excel skills are essential. SAP knowledge and experience in process improvement or complex data analysis are also beneficial. You’ll gain broad tax experience in an international, dynamic environment, with opportunities to deepen your tax expertise.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to advance your VAT career and make an impact within a growing team at EG Group, apply now!

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns
  • Conduct thorough reconciliations of VAT-related accounts and transactions, identifying discrepancies and ensuring all figures are accurate and aligned with financial records.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key finance personnel across the business to facilitate effective communication and collaboration, enhancing the overall efficiency of VAT processes.
  • Partner with finance teams to analyse existing processes and implement improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in VAT reporting and submissions.
  • Provide support during VAT audits by preparing necessary documentation, responding to queries from auditors, and ensuring that all relevant information is readily available for review.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements
  • Experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Tax technical qualifications, working knowledge of SAP and VAT reporting tools - Desirable
  • VAT technical knowledge
  • Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits & Rewards
  • Performance Based Bonus Scheme
  • Employee Life Assurance
  • EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
  • ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
  • EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
  • Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
  • Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
  • Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Dress Down Fridays
  • Flexi-Time
  • Prayer and Ablution Facilities
  • Shower Facilities
  • Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
  • Work Anniversary Rewards
  • Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
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