Tax Accountant Specialist

At Volvo Financial Services, finance is about more than numbers. It is about enabling our customers, supporting our business and making confident decisions that help shape the future of transport.

We are looking for a Tax Accountant Specialist to bring their technical tax expertise to our UK and Ireland businesses. This is an opportunity to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities within a global financial services organisation. You will be working alongside experienced finance and tax professionals and have a genuine impact on how we manage, control and plan tax across the businesses.

What we offer at Volvo Financial Services?

• Pension scheme:  Matched up to 7% of your salary with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. You have the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel. Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.

You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here: Volvo Group Employee Benefits

Who are you?

You are a qualified finance or tax professional with experience in financial services who combines strong technical tax knowledge with commercial thinking. You enjoy solving complex problems, working with stakeholders and finding opportunities to improve processes and manage tax risk.

You will ideally bring

• A relevant qualification such as ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT
• Strong experience in UK Corporation Tax, including complex computations and capital allowances
• Experience with VAT reporting and a good understanding of tax legislation, particularly within leasing or financial services
• Experience working in an international organisation or professional practice environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and reliability, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience of automation tools such as Microsoft Power Platform or Alteryx being an advantage

What will you do day to day?

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with Volvo Group Tax, internal stakeholders and external advisors, you will take ownership of key tax activities across the UK and Ireland. You will assist in managing risk, identify opportunities and ensure we continue to operate to the highest standards.

• Lead tax reporting across the UK and Ireland region, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes
• Prepare accurate and timely tax information for month end, statutory and internal Volvo Group reporting
• Manage transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting
• Act as a key point of contact for tax queries, working with Volvo Group Tax, HMRC, external tax advisors and third party tax service providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Monitor changes in UK and Ireland tax legislation, assess their impact and implement changes needed to maintain compliance
• Identify and support tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and lease-specific tax structures
• Provide specialist tax input into new products and business initiatives, while supporting and developing the Tax Accountant

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered inGothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.