Tax Accountant

Are you an experienced Tax Accountant? Do you hold significant tenure within customs tax? Are you based in or around Port Talbot? A permanent opportunity has arisen for a Taxation Advisor to join an established in house tax team. The successful applicant will be action orientated, approachable and a subject matter expert for customs tax, duty relief and DDP imports. Role: Senior Taxation Advisor Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG Salary: Competitive and based upon experience Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week. Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45 and Fri 08:30-15:45 Remote working (x2 days a week) is available after the initial training period Start: ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test Responsibilities: * Supporting the multinational business and the tax team with customs and related taxes (CBAM) * Regulatory management of US,EU, and other global DDP imports and projects * Being responsible for HMRC authorisations in respect of duty relief * Ensuring accurate tariff classification, customs valuation and origin determination * Leading and overseeing customs compliance and trade regulatory activity * Ensuring adherence to international trade laws at all times * Optimising duty costs where possible * Mitigating risk and being a subject matter expert in providing such guidance * Contributing with the IT function including advising senior leadership * Playing an active role in continuous improvement for the department * Full list of responsibilities can be provided Essential requirements: * A qualified Tax Accountant with significant and relevant experience (3+years) * Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of the Steelworks) * Previous experience in business forecasting related to taxation * Capability of conducting complex top level financial analysis * Broad understanding of taxation issues and problems as well as how they will effect other departments * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Proven experience leading a small team * Customs systems experience (CDS, SAP, GTS or equivalent) * Good IT literacy with MS office Benefits: * Advice and editing on your current CV * Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role * Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays) * Annual pay review * Bonus scheme subject to business performance * Individual private healthcare scheme * Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution * Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial wellbeing Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check