Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated Assistant Tax Manager to join our Tax department. The Assistant Tax Manager will be responsible for the day to day tax functions for Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland. We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with all relevant parties. The Assistant Tax Manager will report directly to the Tax Manager.

What you'll do

• Operational preparation of Irish & UK tax returns to include corporation tax, VAT, RCT

• Preparation of monthly P&L charges and balance sheet accounts to include corporation tax and deferred tax

• Preparation of annual corporation tax charge

• Analysing capital expenditure for the purposes of capital allowances

• Review of excise duty returns and alcohol process throughout the company

• International taxation reporting

• Participation in internal and external tax audits

• Evaluation and problem solving in respect of all VAT, custom & excise, corporation tax, and any other tax related matters as required

What you'll need

• Third level degree (Business, Administration, Finance, Accounting, Taxation or Law)

• AITI qualification (part or fully qualified)

• Professional Accounting qualification desirable (part or fully qualified)

• Minimum of 2 years’ Irish tax experience, ideally gained in a Big 4 firm or multinational environment

• Strong communication skills

• Analytical with good attention to detail

• German language skills are an advantage but not essential

• SAP knowledge is an advantage

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €51,000 rising to €65,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.