At ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, we are always asking What's next in mobility.

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We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our team to be the expert within UK Financial Control & Tax to proactively deliver all aspects of UK tax (direct and indirect), including tax planning and structuring, tax compliance and provide day-to-day transaction support to the UK Group operations and ensuring all tax filing deadlines are adhere to. In exchange we are offering an annual salary between £80k and £90k depending on experience as well as competitive benefits including a Company vehicle

Role Specifics

• To ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and requirements relating to HMRC legislation for direct and indirect taxes

• Identify, implement and maintain opportunities to mitigate the UK tax charge through efficient and effective planning

• To support tax planning projects (where the UK is directly or indirectly involved) - eg M&A

• Develop and maintain links between with UK Operations and Commercial including the provision of transaction support. Provide details of changes in tax legislation affecting pricing and lease contracts eg capital allowances, reporting P11D values to customers

• Maintain LeasePlan’s good reputation with HMRC through regular contact and building a strong relationship

• Manage the calculation and reporting of the UK tax charge at each quarter end and year end to LeasePlan Corporation Tax Department.                                                                

• To ensure the Statutory Accounts are prepared in compliance with applicable IFRS for tax purposes

• To ensure compliance of employee benefit reporting including reviewing all P11D’s for accurate returns and calculation of Class 1A NIC and preparation of PSA Agreement return

• Advise the business of the income tax and national insurance implications of various incentive schemes and account for the tax associated with these annually on the PSA Agreement calculation where applicable

• To ensure the Group’s gearing agreement with HMRC is monitored and adhered to including negotiations with HMRC

• To ensure all Group Tax litigation is monitored and undertaken in line with the best interests of the Group eg ACT Class 2 and 4, GMAC

• Provide regular updates to the Finance Management Team including preparation of UK tax forecast for the Annual Plan process

• Develop the Tax function as a Centre of Excellence

Required knowledge & experience

• Graduate level education

• Qualified Accountant or Tax qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

• Fluent in business English language - written and verbal

• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products

• Proven tax experience with a track record gained within a business regarded for strong tax control in a large and complex business environment

• Sector background most likely to have been gained in either the fleet or banking sectors

• Understanding of tax accounting under relevant accounting standards

• Experience of actively participating in a team environment, whilst demonstrating the capability to work independently.

• Experience within a Finance division would be advantageous

Why ALD Automotive | LeasePlan?  

With over 3.3 million vehicles managed across more than 44 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 ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, 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.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan will rebrand to Ayvens across all 44 countries by 2025.