Tax Associate

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview:

At AXA UK, we’re looking for a Group Tax Advisor to join us on a 12-month FTC. You’ll provide the necessary support to ensure the fulfilment of employment and indirect tax compliance for specific companies on behalf of the AXA UK group. There’ll also be a requirement to provide technical advice on an ad-hoc basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with and support the Indirect and Employment Tax Manager to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Document and maintain process notes for Compliance activities.
• Contribute to projects by providing analysis and advice, identifying the financial impact of proposed actions.

Focus on self-development and contribute to team motivation.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. During your training period, you’ll be expected to be in the office full-time.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

Your skills & experience:

• Tax experience and knowledge, with a preference for those familiar with Indirect Employment tax rules. If you’re an internal employee, we will consider those from a finance background, without prior tax experience.
• Practical approach to application of tax knowledge.
• Excellent time-management with an ability to meet strict deadlines and responsible for the delivery of statutory returns, which are to be submitted to specific statutory and internal deadlines.

Produce accurate written notes, documentation, reports, records and emails.

Able to explain complex indirect and employment tax concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences both in writing and verbally.

Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, providing timely and accurate advice.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to saraya.cussons@axa-uk.co.uk.

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.