Tax Analyst

Full Job Description

Tax Analyst

Brackley

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

You will be responsible for the preparation of various tax compliance tasks in order to help the company meet its statutory deadlines for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited and its subsidiaries.

1. Assistance with the analysis and preparation of (including but not limited to):

Corporation Tax

CT61s Corporation tax returns, including:

• General ledger review

• Capital allowances and fixed assets review

• Corporation tax payment calculation

• Related party transaction analysis

Employment Tax

PAYE Settlement Agreement Short Term Business Visitors return Gathering data for foreign payroll A1 applications

VAT

UK VAT returns and any overseas VAT / Sales tax returns as may be required Submission of VAT returns General ledger analysis

2. Supporting the tax payment process by making payment requests and obtaining proof of payments

3. Review and analysis of Master Data for customers, suppliers and parts, such as VAT codes, Inco Terms, Commodity Codes etc in SAP.

4. Support with Customs queries including:

Daily communication with Customs brokers and freight forwarders

Review of Customs data each month

Review of Commodity Codes for E-Commerce items

5. Support with other tax compliance tasks as may be required, such as:

Preparation of governance requirements: SAO, CCO, tax strategy

Balance sheet reconciliations

Process notes preparation

We deal with a broad range of taxes, so the successful applicant must have a suitable understanding of some areas of tax, but more importantly a willingness to learn and improve their knowledge where required.

We have deadlines across multiple taxes internationally, so in order to be successful you must be organised and be able to keep on top of our statutory requirements.

Our aim is to be a ‘World Class’ tax team, so the successful applicant must show enthusiasm to improve the department where required, and confidence to speak their mind.

You should have a good understanding of IT – specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

The following qualifications / knowledge are desirable, not essential:

• AAT

• ATT

• SAP

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.