Tax Accountant, Indirect Tax VAT (12 months contract)

The Role

Imperial Brands, an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees, is investing in building a Global Business Services Team. Working as part of the Finance Centre of Capability (CoC), the role is to be part of the Tax & Statutory Reporting team supporting the Group’s compliance with internal and regulatory tax requirements.

This role will support the end-to-end processes for Indirect tax reporting via a mixture of in-house data providers and third party outsourced deliverable providers. The role is a new role established to provide the necessary resources and capability to support the implementation and continued growth of the Tax & Statutory Reporting team within the Finance CoC.

Reporting to the Tax/TB and Stats Manager, this role will be responsible for the creation of timely and accurate financial data and support enabling the local Finance teams and the Tax Centre of Excellence to focus on delivering increased value to their key stakeholders.

Principle Accountabilities

• Preparing and leading VAT returns, EC Listings, and Intrastat reports for selected EMEA countries, USA and ANZ, including review and approval of tax returns prepared by external providers.
• Reconciliation VAT accounts, verification and advise on the correct accounting of business transactions and VAT transitions,
• Collaboration with other departments (PTP, OTC, RTR) to reduce the risk of erroneous, accounting affecting taxes,
• Checking the indirect tax legislation and its impact on the organization and processes for entities in scope as well as leading the implementation of legislation changes to the business,
• Being the main contact in CoC for tax audit’s purpose, taking part in annual financial audits and internal VAT controls, focusing on continuous process improvement,
• Updating process-related policy, process documents and SOPs related to transition from the market to COC,
• Be active member in local, regional, and global projects, as the need arises; provide financial and tax expertise in such projects, support less experienced team members in VAT related topics.

Skills and Experience Required

• Significant experience in Finance functions and Tax compliance, particularly in multinational operations supported by a Shared Service Centre or captive model.
• Qualified accountant with membership in an appropriate professional body, with deep knowledge of VAT specifics and tax law regulations.
• Very good understanding of data flows and accounting principles allowing for effective preparation of data for the completion of tax computations.
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to analyse financial information clearly, and excellent interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse teams and resolve issues.
• Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset, adaptable to changing circumstances, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in delivering quality results.
• Fluent in English (additional languages like German, French, or Spanish are advantageous), advanced MS Excel skills, and familiarity with database software.
• Prior knowledge and experience with ERP accounting systems (e.g., SAP/CFIN) are essential.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.