Overview

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We’re Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 people with brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and to grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We are an inclusive employer and treat all colleagues and applicants equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, with a blend of working from home and our offices in London, Southampton and Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you.

We are seeking a motivated tax professional to join our in-house team at Kingfisher, playing a key role in managing Corporation Tax compliance within the Kingfisher UK Group. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of tax computations for the UK, Ireland and offshore entities, while supporting the wider business with tax-related matters and contributing to team projects. You will be responsible for budgets, forecasts and statutory tax disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all reporting.

What’s the job?

• Preparation of balance sheet controls and compliance with internal controls for tax
• Identifying opportunities to improve tax compliance and reporting processes, including efficiency and automation, and supporting change across the business
• Assessing industry developments and legislation changes and advising the business accordingly
• Providing tax advice to other areas of the business
• Considering tax implications of business initiatives and supporting implementation from a tax perspective
• Reviewing integrity and reliability of systems and reporting for tax compliance to identify weaknesses or risks
• Supporting other team members with other tax compliance activities as required

What you'll bring

• Accounting and/or Tax qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA or ATT/CTA)
• Detailed tax knowledge with expertise in Corporation Tax
• Strong accounting skills
• Conscientious with an eye for detail
• Experience using SAP & Onesource software desirable
• Experience processing large amounts of data in an organised way
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Technically up to date and aware of industry and legislative changes
• Experience in relation to VAT & employment taxes desirable

Be Customer Focused

• I listen to my customers
• I use available data to help make decisions

Be Human

• I do the right thing
• I am respectful

Be Curious

• I build and share new ideas
• I try new things and share my learnings

Be Agile

• I have courage to be creative
• Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20

Be Inclusive

• I embrace allyship
• I have self-awareness and a desire to learn

Be Accountable

• I own my actions
• I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. We offer an inclusive environment with opportunities to stretch and grow your career, supportive experimentation, and a readiness to back new ideas. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities to develop professionally. If interested, apply now and help us Power the Possible.

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Retail and Financial Services

City Of Southampton, England, United Kingdom