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<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Role:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Indirect Tax Manager<br><strong>Location:</strong> Horwich, BL6 6JW<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Full-Time Hours / Permanent</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Competitve (Depending on experience)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EG Group<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">About the Role:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EG Group is looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our Group Finance team. Our team of Indirect Tax Managers support all of our European territories, with each manager taking ownership of a specific country or region.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Reporting to the Indirect Tax Director, you will be responsible for indirect tax compliance, VAT reporting, and providing expert guidance on VAT matters within your assigned territory. <br>Working closely with Finance teams, external advisors, and tax authorities, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, managing indirect tax risk, and supporting the wider business with day-to-day tax queries and strategic initiatives.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Why Join EG Group?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Flexible working hours</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Generous annual leave entitlement</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">One paid volunteering day per year</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Free secure on-site parking</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dress Down Fridays</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Free VDU eye test</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What you’ll be doing:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Managing indirect tax compliance, VAT reporting, and filings for your assigned country or region, ensuring accurate and timely submissions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Providing expert advice on VAT and indirect tax matters to Finance and operational teams within your assigned territory</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Identifying opportunities to improve VAT efficiency and support indirect tax planning initiatives within your country or region</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Managing relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and key stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supporting tax audits, enquiries, and investigations, ensuring issues are resolved effectively</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Providing indirect tax support on acquisitions, restructures, and other strategic business projects</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working closely with Finance, IT, and SAP teams to ensure indirect tax requirements are embedded within systems and processes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of indirect tax legislation and regulatory developments</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What we’re looking for:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTA qualified (or equivalent) with strong indirect tax experience gained within industry or practice</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proven experience managing VAT compliance and reporting responsibilities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong technical knowledge of VAT and wider indirect taxes, including GST, Sales Tax, or Excise Duties</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience supporting tax audits, enquiries, and compliance reviews</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to build effective relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation and provide practical solutions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Who is EG Group?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.</span></em></p>