About this role
<div style="display:flex;list-style:none;padding:0.0px;text-align:left;width:100%;margin:0.0px"> <div style="width:35%"><img style="width:75%;margin:10.0px -5.0px" src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/f073963110f18a2a1734b96ba316f4020b945b2258aee69e565a8851f4c8eeac/static_content/c378437e90574a09a705/Muller_Service_Corporate_Logo_26_Dropshadow.png"></div> <div style="text-align:right;width:50%"><img style="width:100%;margin:10.0px -100.0px" src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/f073963110f18a2a1734b96ba316f4020b945b2258aee69e565a8851f4c8eeac/static_content/25d7788b95c74c05a698/Muller_UTM_Corporate_Logo_26_Dropshadow.png"></div> </div> <hr><p style="text-align:center;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:red">We’re recruiting…Tax Associate</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:'Tw Cen MT', sans-serif;color:black"><br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> Market Drayton or East Kilbride / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Contract: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Full-Time, Permanent </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Hours: </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Monday–Friday (40 hours) </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Benefits for the role:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan<strong><em>,</em></strong> 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It’s a household name – and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">We are currently recruiting for a <strong>Direct Tax Associate</strong> to support the Direct Tax team in delivering high-quality UK direct tax compliance and reporting obligations across the UK Müller Group, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of tax calculations, provisions and statutory reporting documentation for review.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> <strong><u>What you’ll do:</u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Preparation of annual current and deferred tax provisioning and supporting disclosures required for UK and group financial reporting for all allocated entities for senior review.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.2pt 0.0px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Preparation of annual corporation tax computations and supporting schedules for allocated entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to senior review, including liaising with finance teams to obtain, validate and reconcile financial information required for tax reporting and compliance purposes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.2pt 0.0px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">R</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">esponsible for managing UK direct tax compliance matters relating to foreign landlords within the wider group and preparing the relevant UK tax compliance documentation for senior review.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.2pt 0.0px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Monitor changes in tax legislation and guidance, keeping the wider tax team informed of relevant developments and their potential impact on the Group.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">What you’ll bring</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">E</span></u><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ssential:</span></u></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 11.75pt 0.0cm 0.2667px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">2-3 years experience in </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">a</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> finance or tax environment. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 11.75pt 0.0cm 0.2667px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Good understanding of UK corporation tax compliance processes and legislation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.2667px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Desirable:</span></u></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.2667px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ATT or AAT desired or Qualified by Experience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.2667px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Working knowledge of SAP desirable</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 16.95pt 0.2667px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to keep up to date with changes to tax legislation </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.2667px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Full on the job training will be provided, with the possibility of taking professional examinations</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.45pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Soft skills:</span></u></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Hands on attitude.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Accuracy and attention to detail</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.35pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Self-starter, able to take a proactive approach to work and challenge processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Drive, enthusiasm and ability to achieve goals.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.2pt 0.0px;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Flexible, responsive and resourceful when reacting to changing work demands.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.25pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to interact and work as part of team as well as on own initiative.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 33.1pt 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Be able to see tasks in the wider business context. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 33.1pt 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:90%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:90%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to communicate with Senior Management, operational team members and external advisors.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Dissemination of technical knowledge through training sessions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">The Process</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at </span><a href="http://www.mullercareers.co.uk"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:windowtext">www.mullercareers.co.uk</span></strong></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="color:white"><strong><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">#hiring #applynow1</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><hr> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Ariel, sans-serif"><strong>You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here <a href="https://careers.muller.co.uk/#c3046" target="_self">Careers at Müller UK & Ireland</a></strong></p>