Senior Tax Accountant, Schneider Electric, London or Leeds (+ Hybrid)

Senior Tax Accountant UKI

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As Senior Tax Accountant you will sit within the Finance function and will be responsible for the management of UK&I tax submissions and tax related projects, leveraging on the support of the finance team as well as external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

Give strong support to the UK&I tax compliance manager to ensure any changes in regulation, audits and bespoke projects are managed professionally and efficiently. The incumbent will report to UK&I Tax Compliance Lead

Location: London or Leeds

Core Responsibilities:

● Manage the VAT analysis, filing and reconciliation processes across the UK&I.
● Prepare VAT submissions, reconciliations between the ERP system and underlying reports.
● Manage the tax submission computations for UK&I entities
● Manage the tax accounting process across multiple entities under IFRS for group and entity reporting purposes, in coordination with Tax team.
● Manage Tax accounting & filings, in coordination with Tax teams.
● Manage projects to ensure that they are VAT efficient.
● Manage matters related to VAT inquiries from local Tax Authorities.
● Responsible for submitting VIES and other statutory returns.
● Liaise with tax advisors and coordinate the Corporation tax process across the UK&I.
● Preparation of monthly and annual Corporation tax calculations.
● Deal with new VAT Registrations/Deregistration when required.
● Support the finance transformation specifically in the adoption of accounting and tax global blueprints. Review processes to ensure maximum efficiency and digital adoption.
● Documentation of CT and VAT risks and related processes and controls including associated risk registers.
● Work with Finance and IT teams to ensure that ERP systems are configured to manage VAT compliance.
● Support the tax team in managing external requirements on audits, BRRs and transfer pricing.

What will help you to be successful?

● Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
● Deep business and strategic understanding
● Influential and collaborative across teams
● Trusted advisor in decision-making
● Comfortable managing conflict and risk
● Innovative and digitally savvy
● Knowledgeable in accounting, compliance, and ethics
● Effective working independently and with remote teams

Education and Experience

● Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA.
● Qualified Tax Adviser – CTA or Equivalent.
● 3yrs+ managing complex tax computations.
● Strong technical background in Corporation Tax and VAT
● Analytical and conceptual thinking capability to organize and interpret complex information and challenge business decisions.
● Proven ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively, meet deadlines, provide a professional service and follow through on assignments.
● Highly motivated self-starter able to manage his/her own time and workload.
● Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
● Excellent attention to detail is essential.
● Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization and the ability to influence and guide Company management in relation to strategic decisions.

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What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.