Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your tax expertise and skills?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in finance as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As Tax Analyst / Junior you will work within the tax and finance function at Selfridges and provide support for direct and indirect tax obligations.  This will involve obtaining and reviewing finance data and require analysis in order for tax returns to be filed.  The role will index towards global indirect taxes but there will also be scope to support the UK corporate tax compliance process.  You will also work with the wider finance team to prepare and track payments and contribute to financial forecasting models. The role will also require preparation of journals and reconciliations.

As Tax Analyst / Junior you will wok with the VAT Accountant and VAT Manager to manage indirect tax compliance requirements for the UK business, ensuring that filings are both accurate and on-time, with payments executed in order to meet liabilities due.  This will primarily be met through following existing processes and building in relevant enhancements and includes:

Obtaining data and reports to support workings and filings

Reviewing source data to validate content and identify anomalies

Preparation of data to support VAT / GST and other ITX regime filings, including digital reporting and on-line regimes

Provide support for Tax Authorities enquiries

Account reconciliations / journal preparation

Assist with cash-flow modelling and reviewing import VAT / duty costs

Review and update processes to support the compliance process and timetable

Support for and liaison with the tax and finance teams

The role will provide exposure to various tax and finance functions of Selfridges business, including to supply chain commercial terms, cash-flow savings and mitigation.  Development opportunities / progression are available.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience. An accounts analyst looking to take on a more specialist role in tax. AAT preferred

Technical. Working towards or recently gained an Accounting qualification and have some relevant experience; account reconciliation essential – recent exposure of VAT / indirect tax compliance, including US sales tax, ideal;

Experience of working within a finance function with commercial teams would be an advantage;

Skills. Good analytical skills with the ability to follow processes and validate actions

A good communicator. You will be able to adapt to, and communicate and work with, a variety of individuals and teams across tax and finance at differing levels;

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently to a high standard, managing workload to meet deadlines;

Adaptable. You will have the ability to prioritise and be comfortable with deadlines

Process driven. You will be able to follow established process and identify enhancements.

Personable, with the ability to influence and gain the trust and respect of people at all levels quickly and across the entire business;

Able to manage own workload and keep others informed;

An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague.

 This guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business

About the Company

Our Creative Spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our Awards Cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

Our Future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

Everyone is welcome

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working culture, and we see this as key to our success and our working culture. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome - irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all. We are diverse, we are inclusive, we are Selfridges.

The Fun Stuff  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include:

Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 

Discounted gym memberships 

Pension contributions  

Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 

Up to five paid volunteering days

Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development