Indirect Tax Associate

Leeds or London (12 days in office)

Permanent (Hybrid flexible working options available including condensed hours)

About QBE

At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.Itsan exciting time.Werebuilding momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.

The Opportunity

Wereexcited to be growing our Tax team and are looking for an Indirect Tax Associate to join us in a newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an expanding team where you can make a real impact from day one.

Youllsupport the day-to-day management of indirect tax across multiple countries working closely with colleagues across Finance and Tax both in the UK and globally.

Ifyourecurrently building your career in indirect tax and looking for a role where you can develop take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement this could be the perfect next step.

Your New Role

Youllreport to the Indirect Tax Manager and play a key role in supporting indirect tax activities across the business ensuring compliance while helping to improve processes and ways of working.

Youllbe:

• Acting as a second-line reviewer for indirect tax returns(VAT andIPT) andsupporting calculations across multiplejurisdictions ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with local regulations

• Working closely with Finance teamsInternational Tax colleagues and external advisorsto support efficient and consistent tax processes

• Supporting interactions with tax authorities includingresponding to audits queries and data requests ina timelyand professional manner

• Reviewing and analysing data toidentifytrends and opportunities forprocessimprovement

• Supportingongoing process enhancements supporting initiatives to simplify and streamline indirect tax activities

• Providing input on business transactions to highlight tax implications and reduce risk

• Supporting the identification and communication of tax risks to relevant stakeholders

• Contributing to team priorities and helping manage workload delivery

• Keeping up to date with indirect tax developments and sharing knowledge within the team

About You

Youllenjoy working with data solvingproblemsand collaborating with others to find practical solutions.Youllbe comfortable explaining tax concepts in a clear andsimple wayto non-tax colleagues.

Youllbring attention to detail organisation skills and a proactive approach to learning and development.

Other skillsyoullneed

• Experience working inUK Indirect Taxwithinaninsurance or financial services environment

• Part-qualified or qualified in tax or accountancysuch as ATT CTAACAor ACCA(support for further study available)

• Experience in working in alarge organisation professional services firm or financial services environment

• Clear communication skillswith the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a straightforward way

• Comfortable working with data and using Excel to support analysis

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders

• Interest in continuous improvement and process efficiency

• Exposure to international indirect tax matters(desirable)

• Familiarity with tax or finance systems