Job Description

Permanent (Open to flexible working)

40,000-60,000 + Pension + Private Medical + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)

Southampton, Store Support Office

This role at B&Q offers an exciting chance to work at the heart of Kingfisher's UK operations, ensuring top-tier tax compliance across multiple entities. You'll be responsible for preparing Corporation Tax computations, forecasts, and statutory reporting, while playing a crucial role in advising B&Q and other Kingfisher UK companies on tax-related matters. Your expertise will help streamline processes, implement automation and assess industry changes, ensuring the wider group stays ahead of evolving tax regulations.


Working as an integral part of the in-house tax team based in B&Q's Store Support Office (SSO) principally covering Corporation Tax and for an allocation of companies within the Kingfisher UK Group. In addition, providing assistance to the business with tax related matters and supporting team projects.


Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Preparation of UK, Ireland and offshore Corporation Tax computations Preparation of budgets and forecasts and other corporate tax compliance Preparation of the current and deferred tax notes for inclusion in the statutory accounts Preparation of balance sheet controls and compliance with internal controls for tax Identifying potential opportunities for improvements to the tax compliance and reporting processes including

finding efficiencies and automation opportunities, and considering impacts across the business and supporting


the implementation of change

Assess industry developments and legislation changes on an ongoing basis and advise the business accordingly Providing tax advice to other areas of the business Considering the tax implications of business initiatives and involvement in effective implementation from a tax

perspective

Reviewing integrity and reliability of systems and reporting for tax compliance purposes to identify any

weaknesses or areas of risk

Supporting other team members with other tax compliance activities as required

Essential skills:



Detailed tax knowledge, with expertise in Corporation Tax Strong accounting skills Good communication skills Conscientious with an eye for detail Strong excel skills

Knowledge and experience:

Accounting and/or Tax qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA or ATT/CTA) At least three years tax experience in industry or practice. Experience using SAP & Onesource software desirable Experience of processing large amounts of data in an organised way Strong judgment, planning and prioritisation skills Previous experience of following issues through to ultimate conclusion Thrives when working in a fast paced environment Technically up to date and aware of industry and legislative changes Experience in relation to VAT & employment taxes desirable

As part of a great team, you'll be valued for who you are.We're committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities

.

You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.


We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!


So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact ssorecruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.