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Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Graduate Tax Accountant to join our finance team based in Leeds.
What you’ll be responsible for
Supporting our in-house Senior Tax Manager, you will ensure that the Group meets its legal obligations in respect of all taxes, with a specific focus on VAT. You will ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of VAT, intrastat and EC sales returns for the Group’s UK and European entities.
You will work closely with the third-party VAT compliance advisors and maintain good working relationships with departments across the business in order to do this.
The duties also include monthly reconciliation of VAT returns and balance sheets, answering general internal VAT queries, identifying and correcting any VAT issues, improving processes and controls and answering other tax queries as and when they arise.
The position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required.
What experience you’ll need to have
- Recent or upcoming graduate in finance and accountancy, with a keen interest in specialising in a tax focused role
- Ambition to work towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, CTA, ACCA or ATT
- Appreciation of VAT compliance in a large company or accounting firm
- Ability to analyse large sets of data and prepare monthly reconciliations
- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The recruitment process
Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the recruitment process will look like this:
- 1st Stage - 30-45 minute Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Senior Tax Manager & Resourcing Partner
- 2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our team
What you’ll get in return
- A Competitive Salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
- Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programmes (we’re a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
- Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
- Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
About us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
