Group Tax Specialist

Hours:35 hours per week, 14 Months Fixed Term Contract, hybrid working.Salary:£45,776 Per AnnumClosing Date:Mon, 18 Mar 2024We are recruiting for the latest member of our Group Tax team. If you have experience in tax working for a large Group, enjoy working in a fast paced and agile environment, and have a keen skill in organisation and time management, then this may be the job for you!Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.You will be joining the Group Tax team, consisting of 3 Tax Senior Leads and 1 Tax Lead. We work closely with subsidiary finance teams across the Group as well as providing expertise in tax compliance queries from around the business. Our core role is ensure tim
ely and accurate reporting including submission of tax payments and necessary returns to HMRC.What’s In It For You?Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits available to you including;Annual discretionary bonus scheme25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 daysHoliday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric carA commitment to training and developmentPrivate medical insurance for all our colleagues3 paid volunteering days per annumDiverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groupsWe care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? This is a role covering all taxes namely:Group VAT return preparation and return filing.Preparation of Corporation Tax Self -Assessment quarterly payments.Preparation and filing of Corporation tax comps.Preparation of monthly & quarterly Corep / Capital numbers.Preparation of Senior Accounting Officer returns.Adhoc queries and administration including maintaining Group entities. list/Journals/Workday approvals.What Do We Need From You? You will be a well organised individual who brings some
tax experience, able to hit the ground running. Specifically: You will have experience working within a tax team.You will be organised and self sufficient.Work collaboratively with the tax team to deliver to deadlines.Communicate effectively with all levels and departments across the Group.