Tax Accountant | Glasgow

Recruiter: Rutherford Cross
Location: Based in Glasgow City Centre (hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive + bonus
Contract type: Permanent, full time
Closing date: No closing date
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About the organisation
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, responsible for the production and management of an award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio. Pernod Ricard is a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of tax returns for a portfolio of UK companies
- Analysis of accounting information for inclusion in tax computations
- Preparation of current and deferred tax notes for inclusion in the statutory accounts
- Preparation of IFRS tax reporting figures for submission to Group
- Preparation of the UK Corporate Interest Restriction return
- Preparation of PAYE Settlement Agreements
- Preparation of the monthly UK Group VAT return
- Oversight of foreign VAT returns prepared by third party agents
- Preparation of quarterly Plastic Packaging Tax returns
- Working with the wider tax team to ensure appropriate local transfer pricing documentation is in place
- Supporting the Tax Manager and wider Finance team with ad-hoc transactional and project work as required
- Providing advice and support across the business on UK tax matters
- Review of processes and testing of controls to support Senior Accounting Officer reporting obligations
About the individual
Essential:
- Professional accounting/tax qualification, or significant equivalent experience
- Technically strong tax professional with experience of corporation tax and tax accounting, gained within a similar environment in industry or practice
- Proficient with use of computer-based tax return packages (ideally Alphatax)
Desirable:
- Understanding and previous experience of dealing with employment tax and/or VAT compliance matters
- Understanding of tax governance processes that impact a large multi-national group
- Strong Excel and accounting system knowledge (ideally Oracle)
Key Capabilities:
- Strong analytical and research skills, and ability to use IT effectively
- Detail oriented and confident when analysing complex data
- Flexible attitude, ability to respond to deadlines and prioritise as necessary
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of own workload and use initiative
- Confidence to communicate with people at all levels across the business
Please reach out to Amy Ferguson at amyferguson@rutherfordcross.com for further information and a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.