Tax Assistant

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year.
Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Health Care Package
• Contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.
We are looking to welcome a Tax Assistant to our Tax Team to assist with the preparation of all Indirect & Employment Tax related analysis, tax returns & reclaims and any other tax related documentation. The role is based at our Market Drayton Head Office with a hybrid working model where you will be required in the office up to 3 days per week.
Tax Assistant key responsibilities will include:
•Tax analysis of expenses accounts for inclusion in the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
•Assist with the preparation of foreign VAT returns & reclaims.
•Assist with the preparation of Alcoholic Ingredients Relief claims & reconciliations.
•Assist with VAT reviews of new products and internal/external competitions.
•Assist with Global Mobility tracking and collating tax return information.
•Support with the preparation of the Plastic Packaging Tax returns.
•Support with compliance of the Off-Payroll Working legislation (IR35)
•Assist with the Senior Accounting Officer process, supporting with the review & reporting procedures.
•Assist with data collection for HMRC queries & Group requests.
•General tax administration support for the team.
•Take notes of meetings, support with running reports / sending information requests.
Tax Assistant key skills & experience
Required:
•Excellent working knowledge of Word and Excel essential.
•Hands on attitude
•Accuracy and attention to detail
•Resilient and able to deal with changing deadlines
•Strong team player
•Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
•Good diplomacy skills
Desirable:
•Experience in an finance or tax environment.
•Knowledge of VAT return process / basic VAT legislation & payroll / employment tax desirable.
The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role please apply at (url removed)
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