Tax Graduate

Arriva is one of the leading providers of passenger transport in Europe, delivering nearly two billion passenger journeys across ten European countries each year. Arriva’s services include buses, commuter coaches, local, regional and national train services, trams and light rail, and waterbuses.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Global Tax team as **Tax Graduate**, based from our Sunderland office.

The Arriva Global Tax Team provides support and advice in all areas of tax to all Arriva businesses, whether in the UK or overseas, and is responsible for helping those businesses meet their tax obligations and responsibilities. The team help to ensure that the Arriva businesses pay the right amount of tax in the right place and at the right time. They also get involved in a variety of projects and assess the impact of the ever changing tax landscape on Arriva businesses across countries we operate in.

**About the role**

The role of Tax Graduate, provides an excellent opportunity to join the Global Tax Team to learn from a team of in-house tax specialists with a wealth of experience in both practice and industry. The Arriva Global Tax Team is one of the largest in-house tax teams in the North East.

The role presents an opportunity to develop a breadth of experience, including:

- UK Tax compliance and reporting (both direct and indirect taxes).
- International reporting.
- An opportunity to assist in providing tax advisory support to the wider Arriva Group. This includes responding to tax queries from the wider Group, supporting the development of processes and ad hoc project work.
- Assist with transfer pricing matters.
- Providing general support to the wider tax team.

**What we can offer you**:

- Fully funded Level 7 Accountancy and Taxation Professional Apprenticeship including chartered accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA).
- A fantastic starting salary of £26,500 per annum, with periodic salary reviews.
- True hybrid working, with 2 days in our modern Sunderland Office, 2 days at home and 1 day of study.
- Generous pension plan.
- Life Assurance, plus access to one of the UK’s largest networks of medical professionals.
- Free parking and on-site gym at our modern office in Sunderland.
- 25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays per year, with the opportunity to purchase up to 10 extra days in eligible periods. _Pro rata entitlement for joining part year. _
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’ - our Online Reward Gateway.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- The opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum - a community of people leading activity and initiatives to enhance Wellbeing, Career Development and Communications within our community in the Corporate Centre.
- The opportunity to join a Global Arriva Inclusion Network (GAIN) group
- a community of people who are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Free Arriva bus travel for you and immediate family outside of London - T&C’s apply.
- And a truly wonderful team to be joining

**What we'd like from you**

We’re looking for a collaborated individual with ability to self-motivate as well as work well within a team. You should have a solid desire to learn and develop as a tax/finance professional and take a hands-on approach whilst being able to manage competing demands and timeframes.
- Have or be expected to achieve a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, ideally in a finance, business or legal related discipline.
- Have an entrepreneurial outlook, with ambition and passion to make a difference at Arriva.
- Be confident in challenging stakeholders at all levels within the business and be able to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Demonstrate excellent Microsoft suite skills, particularly Excel.
- Be a collaborative, concise communicator with the ability to engage at all levels internally and externally within a diverse multi-cultural environment.
- Be results driven with ability to innovate, implement and drive operational excellence.
- Be open to feedback, to learn and improve from.
- Aligned to Arriva’s values: caring passionately, doing the right thing and making a difference.

**All applicants must have right to work in the UK without limitations or need for sponsorship, as unfortunately we are unable to sponsor work permits.**

**Why work for us?**

Arriva is a people focused business. In every part of Arriva, our people deliver high standards of customer service and work together to demonstrate kindness, determination, and resilience.

Our values were created by Arriva people. They guide our actions and the way we work, helping to reflect and shape our culture. They focus on caring, integrity and making the difference.

Our people choose to work for us, and to stay with us, because we are a great place to work. At Arriva, we strive to create a culture where we can all be ourselves, where we belong, feel respected and our differ