Indirect Tax Assistant Manager

Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We're a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We're all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing indirect tax compliance, ensuring adherence to tax regulations, and providing tax advice. The role involves working closely with other departments, such as finance, legal, and operations and driving continuous improvement across all areas.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing and payment of GB, IE, JE indirect tax returns (e.g. VAT, GST, PPT)
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts
• Manage the product file and review VAT treatment of new products
• Prepare the quarterly Partial Exemption calculation
• Maintenance of the Bespoke VAT Retail Scheme (BRSA)

Maintain Risk and Control matrices and SOP documents

• Manage trade compliance requirements; including but not limited to managing the Ireland TAN account, deferment account and reconciliation of CDS reports
• Preparing data and information to respond to adhoc requests, ensuring all documentation and responses are accurate and timely.

Tax Advisory

• Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation
• Provide expert advice, and training when required, on indirect tax matters, including the impact of new tax legislation, policy changes, and changes in tax rates
• Provide VAT advice to the business on a range of areas, including property and healthcare transactions
• Prepare and present indirect tax matters to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional tax qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in indirect tax, preferably within a multinational corporation or a public accounting firm.
• Retail experience preferred but not required

Skills

• Strong knowledge of indirect tax laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply a risk based approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Including strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
• Experience using Oracle Financials preferred

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Here's What's In It For You

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special.

Hours
: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

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