Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.

Müller UK & Ireland includes Müller Milk & Ingredients, which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj, and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International.

Senior Tax Manager-Direct Tax

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland invites you to apply for our Senior Tax Manager-Direct Tax position.

As Senior Tax Manager-Direct Tax, you will be responsible for the timely preparation of the UK Group’s tax reporting disclosures, company tax returns, and other direct tax compliance matters for an allocated portfolio. You will manage the UK Group’s direct tax compliance requirements for BEPS Pillar 2, SAP4HANA, and other related tax compliance projects.

The role is located at East Kilbride with a hybrid working model - 2 days per week on site.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of and technical review of corporation tax computations for submission to HMRC for an allocated portfolio of complex entities within the UK Group.
• Assist with the finalisation of group elements of tax computations ready for submission to HMRC.
• Responsible for the timely preparation of and technical review of the tax accounting and reporting disclosures for inclusion in the Group reporting packs (IFRS) and UK statutory accounts (UK GAAP) for the UK Group.
• Train and coach junior team members in the process as appropriate.
• Responsible for supporting the SAO process; where it impacts direct tax, assist with the continuous development of SAP4/HANA to embed controls and improve data quality liaising with finance teams as necessary.
• Manage the UK & Ireland Group’s financial reporting and compliance requirements for BEPS Pillar 2.
• Research and understand changes to accounting standards and their impact in relation to corporation tax compliance.
• Manage the calculations for cash tax quarterly forecast updates with consideration for commercial awareness of the Group, financial accounting processes, and group tax strategy.
• Proactively manage the professional development of team members in all matters relating to Direct Taxation and to foster a harmonious team working environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• CTA/ACA/CA/ACCA professional qualification or qualified by experience.
• Corporate tax specialist with strong financial accounting knowledge/experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel & Word.
• Working knowledge of SAP/ S4 HANA is desirable.
• Ability to keep up to date with changes to tax legislation.
• Prior experience of Alphatax preferred.
• Experience of managing a team and coaching junior staff members.
• High level of accuracy & attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Confident to challenge processes.
• Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility, responsiveness, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to multi-task and react quickly to changing work demands.
• Ability to explain complex technical tax issues to non-tax professionals.
• Demonstratable management and coaching skills.

Benefits:

Up to 15% annual bonus, 4x Life Assurance policy, Private Medical Insurance, Company car, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities.