Salary
£73,700* up to £99,000* Depending on experience
*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting*
Summary
£73,700* up to £99,000* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
Our Head Office Tax Function is looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to join their team. In this role you will utilise your natural enthusiasm, impeccable attention to detail, proven financial understand to work within the team of Tax specialists. This is an ideal role for a positive and enthusiastic team player who is looking to grow their career in Tax and would be looking for progression within a growing company.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
‘To keep in line with company structure this role will be called Senior Consultant Internally’
What you'll do
Reporting to tax and finance leadership, strategic oversight of corporate tax matters (compliance and advisory) to include:
- Working closely and overseeing the work of 2 assistants
- Interrogation of accounting systems and analysis of outputs from other departments
- Analysis of expenditure for tax purposes including capital allowances and land remediation
- Ad hoc advisory projects to include: evaluating business initiatives and expansions; analysing impact of new Tax Regulations
- Close working with other specialists in the tax team, internal stakeholders, information providers, external advisers and Revenue authorities
- Dealing with tax queries, tasks and deadlines
- Analysing and testing compliance controls
What you'll need
- CTA qualified essential
- Highly experienced tax practitioner with reviewing skills and expertise in functional area
- Efficient ability to interrogate accounting systems (e.g. SAP)
- Extensive experience working in industry and a genuine passion to learn and build on your experience
- Strong analytical, numeracy and accounting skills
- Confident presenting skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines within a varied workload
- Strong communication skills and an ability to connect with people at all levels of the business
- IT skills, including Word,PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Self-motivation and a proactive mind-set with a can-do attitude and the ability to work on projects and solve problems independently
- A high degree of flexibility
- German language is desirable but not essential
What you'll receive
- 35 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Sabbatical
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension scheme
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment
*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.