Direct Line Group is hiring a
Direct Tax Accountant
Direct Tax Accountant
Location: London / Leeds with regular work days in London
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment
Salary: ÂŁ60,000 to ÂŁ80,000 depending on experience
Direct Line is evolving. Teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. You’ll have the chance to be recognised for your skills, build on them, and be empowered to do your very best.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Direct & Employment Tax Manager, the role involves supporting the Direct and Employment Tax Manager to deliver internal direct tax reporting and external UK tax compliance.
Manage the process to deliver internal direct tax reporting including the preparation of direct tax provisions and supporting analysis for the annual statutory accounts, including full deferred tax calculations, and group reporting cycle.
Finalisation of direct tax computations for submission to HMRC and dealing with HMRC direct tax queries including preparing elections where required.
Post the legal entity monthly tax charge and producing the group's consolidated tax charge and proof of tax. Ensure direct tax balance sheet reconciliations are produced monthly, issues are monitored and resolved, and reported appropriately.
Liaison with the offshore and onshore Finance teams for Oracle GL data analysis, evaluating opportunities for automation and driving process improvement.
Assist with forecasting the effective tax rate and calculating the Group’s Payments on Account.
Understanding of tax procedures, risks and controls, with the requirement to notify any risks / failures in controls to the appropriate channel.
Ensure that core systems are fit for purpose for direct tax reporting and compliance.
Provide tax technical support and subject matter expert input into ad hoc finance and business projects.
Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. Colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.
What you'll need:
Technical:
Tax (Level 2/3)
Compliance (Level 1)
Corporate Finance (Level 1)
Insurance Finance (Level 1)
Investment Accounting (Level 1)
Risk Management (Level 1)
Group Audit (Level 1)
Data Analysis, Interpretation & Deployment (Level 1)
Other:
Suitable tax qualification, either Chartered Institute of Taxation or Association of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (or equivalent)
Experience of a Big 4 Tax environment.
At least 5 years’ post qualification experience working in an in-house tax role
Solid technical grounding in UK corporation tax and tax accounting
Effective working relationships with tax authorities and external advisers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong data analysis and spreadsheet skills.
Oracle experience desirable.
Benefits:
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
9% employer contributed pension
50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme
Generous holidays
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
Plus, many more
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at Direct Line. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live.
Be yourself:
Direct Line is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
