Role: Tax Analyst
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive
Company: EG On The Move
About the role:
Join a growing, forward‑thinking finance team where you’ll play a key role in shaping how we manage indirect tax across the UK and France. As a Tax Analyst, you’ll support the Tax Manager in delivering accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting for the Group. From preparing VAT returns and reviewing product files for VAT accuracy to supporting internal tax reporting and assisting with claims and payments, you’ll be at the heart of our tax operations. This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth, giving you hands‑on experience with cross‑border compliance, systems development, and wider advisory work within a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely indirect and direct tax filings including but not limited to VAT and corporation tax for the UK and France, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Perform VAT reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain robust audit trails for all indirect tax submissions.
- Assist with VAT coding reviews of product files, ensuring accurate tax treatment for new and existing lines and supporting changes in product categorisation.
- Support the preparation of the Group’s Bespoke Retail Scheme Agreement, while identifying efficiencies in the VAT process and managing stakeholders expectations.
- Assist in identifying indirect tax claims, preparing submissions, and maintaining a tracker of claim progress, deadlines, and expected outcomes.
- Manage the Group’s tax compliance calendar: track, prepare, and coordinate indirect tax payments, maintaining a clear schedule of liabilities and liaising with Treasury/Finance Ops to ensure timely settlement.
- Support system, data, and process improvements (including enhancements in Microsoft Dynamics 365), helping to strengthen tax accuracy, automation, and control.
- Work collaboratively across Finance, Retail, AP, Treasury and Product teams to promote accurate tax coding, improved data quality and operational compliance.
- Assist the Tax Manager on tax related projects across both indirect and direct tax, including advisory work, reviews and wider business initiatives.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in tax governance, process efficiency and internal control frameworks.
What’s in it for you?
Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:
- Bonus Incentive
- Flexible hours — start anytime between 8–10 AM and work your 8‑hour day your way
- 15% Food to Go Discounts – Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Chaiiwala, Sbarro & SpudBros Express
- Free on-Site Parking
- Waterside Café – Freshly prepared meals everyday
- On site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
- Employee Assistance program
- Support for mental and financial wellbeing
- Life Insurance
- Legal Assistance
- Retail Discounts
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a tax role, with significant exposure to indirect taxes (particularly VAT).
- Knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tax reporting tools; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous.
Be a part of it:
As EG On the Move grows, we’re excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!
Please note that this role requires a successful DBS check, which will be fully funded by EG On The Move.
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