Tax Analyst Witney 2023

The Sherwin-Williams Company delivers the best in paint and coatings products to the world. Every day, our more than 64,000 employees provide the energy and experience to build on our track record of success – enabling us to innovate and grow in new and exciting ways. With our people as the foundation of our Company, we offer industry-leading innovation, value-added service and expertise, and differentiated distribution to our growing base of professional, industrial, commercial and consumer customers.

In the role of Tax Analyst you will be responsible for...

• To execute the VAT preparation across EMEA and submission process for the companies assigned – this includes running tax register and sales reports, verifying data, validating invoices and correcting where required in order to submit accurate VAT filings on time.
• Assist in training the business in the importance of correct coding of invoices and use of tax codes
• Balance sheet reconciliation preparation for the legal entities within scope
• To execute the Intrastat and EC Sales list preparation and submission process for the companies assigned – this includes running sales reports, analysing sales data, making corrections where necessary and uploading and submitting the reports to the Competent Authorities
• Play an active role in onboarding of (new) entities at the Indirect Tax Group – mapping activities currently performed at the company and planning and transferring activities to the SSC
• Provide support and play an active role in the implementation of new systems in the field of Indirect Tax
• Actively follow developments in the field of Indirect Taxation – legal changes, relevant court verdicts, rate changes etc. – and recommend appropriate actions.
• Respond to questions from the Business related to the correct application of VAT rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• As the role develops and experience increases, opportunities to perform additional tasks within the tax department will inevitably add to the candidates personal development
• Perform other duties as assigned

The position requirements...

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, AAT etc)
• Fluency in both English and one or more major European languages
• Willingness to develop further in the field of Taxation
• Must be able to work well whilst under pressure, meeting strict deadlines and targets with minimum supervision
• PC skills; MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other applications as required, with an emphasis on Excel skills (Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems – preferably Oracle 11i and 12
• Applying fundamental VAT principles and practices
• Ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Inquisitive and eager to learn and further develop
• Organisational sensitivity

Please note - We welcome candidates to apply with experience in Finance and potentially studying a Finance qualification as training will be provided

And this role can be based in the UK or another SW location across EMEAI.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.