Senior Tax Analyst

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We're looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join our Finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong tax experience who enjoys getting involved in a mix of compliance, reporting and advisory work. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, helping to ensure we meet our tax obligations while supporting commercially sound decision-making.

The role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to build relationships across the business while contributing to key tax projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Corporation Tax returns and quarterly VAT returns
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting requirements
• Preparing PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations for the UK Group
• Calculating tax accruals and supporting statutory reporting and tax disclosures
• Maintaining tax forecasts and supporting budgeting activities
• Working with Finance, Legal, Treasury and Risk teams to ensure tax considerations are reflected in business decisions
• Supporting HMRC enquiries, audits and requests for information
• Assisting stakeholders across the business with tax-related queries and providing practical guidance
• Supporting key tax projects, including transfer pricing and Senior Accounting Officer requirements
• Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and reporting

Essential Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a tax, finance or accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of UK taxation, particularly VAT and Corporation Tax
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to explain complex tax matters in a clear and straightforward way
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business
• A proactive approach and willingness to challenge existing processes to drive improvements
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience in tax compliance and tax accounting
• Experience gained within an in-house tax team or accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Experience supporting tax projects and process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, OneSource or similar financial and tax reporting systems

What we offer 

Rewards & Financial Benefits 

Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, 

Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme 

Health & Wellbeing 

Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance. 

Time Off & Work–Life Balance 

25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days, Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable). 

Workplace & On‑Site Facilities 

Free parking (limited) , EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events 

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience and current hours don’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?! 

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.