Direct Tax Analyst

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 7 4 ,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated 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, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and collaborative tax team, where you will play a key role in supporting all areas of direct taxation with a particular focus on the Group’s tax reporting requirements and UK direct tax compliance. This varied role will see you involved in the analysis of Group taxation, forecasting and budgeting of key tax metrics, providing critical insights into results.

You will also support the delivery of consolidated tax reporting, both internally and externally, including reviewing provision calculations and ensuring accurate reconciliation of the Group’s Effective Tax Rate.

What's the job?

• Analysis in all areas of Group taxation, primarily direct tax.
• Forecasting and budgeting of key Group tax reporting metrics (such as Effective Tax Rate / tax payments), and critical analysis of results thereon.
• Support with Group consolidated tax reporting, including both internally and externally facing obligations. Such as review of Banner (B&Q Screwfix Castorama etc) tax provision calculations, and reconciliation of Group Effective Tax Rate.
• UK tax compliance and return preparation for selected UK and IE entities.
• UK compliance support, such as group relief allocations, controlled foreign companies analysis, and Country-by-Country Reporting.
• Calculation of quarterly UK corporation tax payments.
• Support ad hoc business driven, or regulatory/legislatively driven projects.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Qualified accountant or ICAW, ACA, CTA
• Accountancy firm or industry trained, with tax background and focus.
• Working as a valued part of the UK direct tax team of 7, forming part of the Group tax function of c.20 in the UK across all taxes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross Banner. Engaging with tax personnel around the Group
• Interaction with external stakeholders such as auditors, and external advisors.
• Good understanding of tax accounting and reporting requirements
• Sound UK tax technical knowledge. Some international tax and/or transfer pricing experience beneficial with ane agerness to learn.
  
  

Be Customer Focussed – constantly improving our customers experience

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

Be Human – acting with humanity and care

• I do the right thing
• I am respectful
  
  

Be Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

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

Be Agile – working with trust, pace and agility

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

Be Inclusive – acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together

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

Be Accountable – championing the plan to deliver results and growth

• 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 want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas , actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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