Senior Tax Accountant

Crewe, Cheshire; hybrid working preference, Flexible opportunities available

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP, Tax, the Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for multiple tax compliance matters in the UK and will be part of the European tax team based at Assurant’s European headquarters in the UK. You will ensure that the group’s UK tax compliance obligations are met including indirect tax filings and US GAAP tax reporting and also to assist the European tax team in preparing EU tax returns and providing tax advice.

This would be a great role for a newly qualified tax professional looking for a first move in-house; an opportunity to manage UK indirect tax compliance, implement process improvements and scope to be involved in varied Pan-European tax advisory work including client deals, group restructuring, transfer pricing, and tax audits.

Indirect tax compliance

Prepare and file quarterly UK group VAT returns including several non-standard processes such as partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments, TOMS, second-hand margin scheme sales, importation and Domestic Reverse Charge accounting  Prepare and file quarterly UK group IPT returns Work with finance colleagues to reconcile IPT and VAT control accounts Prepare tax payment and input VAT leakage forecasting Advise treasury colleagues on monthly / quarterly tax payments due Support with the preparation of European VAT and IPT returns Support with VAT and IPT audits across UK and Europe 

Direct tax compliance

Prepare US GAAP quarterly reporting (current and deferred tax calculations) for UK group companies Forecast permanent differences for US tax accounting Assist with UK corporation tax computations Assist with the UK R&D tax credit claims Assist with UK tax disclosures for legal entity financial statements Prepare 5471 tax packs for US tax returns Prepare intercompany transaction data for transfer pricing purposes 

Other

Work with US tax and European finance teams Focus on innovation and process improvements for VAT and IPT compliance and automation Remain current on tax changes and implement these within the business Assist with provision of tax advice on new client deals and restructuring strategies Deal with ad hoc tax queries from the business Manage the growing digitalisation of tax reporting across UK and Europe, including the UK Making Tax Digital regime You Have: Experience; Qualified accountant (eg ICAEW) or qualified tax adviser (eg CIOT). Will consider qualified by experience or trained with HM Revenue & Customs Experience working in UK tax (either in practice or in industry) Experience working in the insurance industry preferred but not essential Experience working in the tax technology field beneficial but not essential Indirect tax knowledge (specifically VAT) required IT skills in Microsoft Excel Knowledge of / or working with finance ERP systems, eg Oracle and Alphatax preferred but not essential Review existing processes and implement process improvement Our Benefits: Bonus Scheme Flexible Working Laptop and company mobile phone Range of benefits; Financial, Wellbeing, Social Internal Wellbeing Programme Learning and Development opportunities About Assurant:

Assurant, Inc. is a global leader in business services for the connected world. Our lifestyle and housing solutions help leading brands grow revenue, manage risk and provide a great experience for their customers. We support, connect and service over 300 million consumers worldwide, helping people get more value from their connected devices, vehicles and homes. Assurant is a proud member of the Fortune 500, with decades of experience in the industries we serve.

At Assurant, diversity helps us inspire creativity in the global marketplace, and we are believers in the strategic value of inclusion and how it improves performance, creates growth opportunities, better aligns us to our clients, and enhances employee engagement. 

Our Values

Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking and Uncommon Results guide our every action at Assurant. These values inspire our commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen.

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Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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