At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance by improving tax, VAT, and customs processes.
- Company: Join Briggs Equipment Group, a leader in material handling and rental equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, profit share, health schemes, and high street discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial processes in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, tax, VAT, or compliance, preferably in multi-entity businesses.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Lisburn
Salary: Competitive
Contract: 12 months FTC
Hours: Monday - Friday (Hybrid working available)
About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management. We have a new opportunity for a Group Tax Accountant to join our team based in Lisburn to support the Finance function by improving and documenting key tax, VAT and customs-related processes.
In this role you will:
- Create and implement a process for gathering corporation tax information on a regular basis throughout the year.
- Consider existing VAT reviews, identify required actions and arrange for implementation of any necessary changes.
- Establish a process for Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting, including reviewing historical compliance and filing any outstanding returns where required.
- Support the Customs Manager and the wider finance team to bring the TSS system reporting up to date and put in place a process for ongoing reporting.
- Review VAT codes currently being used in Sage and assess whether they are appropriate and consistently applied.
- Prepare a clear process document for a VAT review process, including responsibilities, review points and corrections if necessary.
- Identify process gaps, control weaknesses and recommend practical solutions.
- Create SOPs for the business where required.
- Work with colleagues across Finance, Tax and Customs to embed improved processes and ensure handover at the end of the assignment, supported by the SOPs.
What will help you to excel in this role:
- Experience in finance, tax, VAT or compliance, preferably gained in a multi-entity or international business, with exposure to ROI and UK regulations.
- Strong knowledge of VAT compliance and reporting requirements, ideally of both UK and ROI VAT.
- Experience with Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting.
- Understanding of corporation tax information requirements and year-end reporting processes.
- Experience reviewing finance system VAT codes, ideally within Sage.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver to deadlines.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work across finance and operational teams.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive base salary
- Future development and career opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
- Profitshare bonus based on business performance
- Paycare and eyecare health scheme
- High street discounts
Whats next: If you are interested in joining The Briggs Group, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch. Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.
Group Tax Accountant in Lisburn employer: Briggs Equipment
Briggs Equipment Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Lisburn that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, and a profit share bonus, employees are rewarded for their contributions while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. The company prioritises employee development through ongoing training and support, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in finance and tax.
