Be among the first to apply and join a vibrant team at Superdrug. Our Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with many professionals. We’re a team that puts customers and our people 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.

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.

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
• 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 (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

Benefits

• 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 office near East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• Wagestream – access to a portion of pay as you earn it
• Part of a group working with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• Part of AS Watson Group, the world\'s largest international health and beauty retailer
• Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, sick pay and pregnancy support

Hours: 37.5 hours, 9.00am – 5.30pm. Hybrid working available (2 days from home, 3 days in office near East Croydon Station).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail