Job Description:
Do you have an accountancy and/or UK tax qualification, and seeking your next career move? We are working on an excellent opportunity for a UK Tax – Vice President to join the team at a leading financial firm.
You will be responsible for assisting tax operational and product teams in monitoring, assessing and implementing tax changes affecting the services offered across the markets.
Skills/Experience:
UK accountancy and/or UK tax qualification
Big 4 accountancy firm or service provider tax technical specialist/advisory role/experience
In-depth knowledge of securities taxation with specific knowledge of UK withholding tax applicability
Knowledge of UK client types (such as collective investment vehicles, pension funds) including legal form and UK tax treatment. Specifically for collective investment vehicles to include UK & VAT compliance
Knowledge of UK Reporting Fund Regime
Core Responsibilities:
Assessing & securing the risks linked to the tax business services
Monitor tax changes using internal and external information providers.
Monitor changes of tax legislation impacting taxation of securities and related tax relief and tax reclaim procedures
Inform tax operational team, product team and clients (via Market Updates as applicable) of relevant tax changes
Assist tax operational and product teams in the understanding of any change of tax regulation
Assist product teams in the assessment of the impacts of such tax changes on tax product offer
Take ownership of tax questionnaire to collect tax information when onboarding new clients. This includes, in coordination with Group Tax Department and Global Head of Tax Business Services
Participate in international and local industry associations to represent the business:
Be the point of escalation for complex tax matters and client requests
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16186
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will be contributing to:
Collaborative Development Approach: Foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver innovative products that exceed expectations
Code Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews, meticulously scrutinising codebases to ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and design patterns, while offering constructive feedback to uphold and elevate code quality organisation-wide
Technical Troubleshooting and Optimisation: Tackle intricate technical challenges head-on, employing sharp analytical skills to diagnose issues, implement effective solutions, and fine-tune system performance for optimal efficiency and scalability
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and best practices, and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives such as tech talks, workshops, and internal training sessions to empower the broader engineering team with valuable insights and expertise
Project Management and Delivery: Collaborate closely with project managers to establish realistic project timelines and milestones, proactively communicate progress and potential risks, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet or surpass stakeholder expectations
Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, actively seeking opportunities to integrate new methodologies and technologies into development processes to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Holistic Development Leadership: Spearhead the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualisation through deployment, leveraging deep expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to craft robust and scalable solutions that meet organisational needs
Guidance and Mentorship: Act as a mentor and technical authority for junior team members, providing hands-on guidance, conducting code reviews, and sharing insights to nurture their professional growth and ensure team cohesion
Exemplary Technical Leadership: Lead by example, embodying a collaborative and proactive architectural Vision: Lead the architectural design of sophisticated software systems, meticulously planning and implementing solutions that prioritise performance, scalability, and reliability while aligning with industry best practices and architectural standards
Performance Enhancement: Identify and address performance bottlenecks within software systems, leveraging various optimisation techniques such as caching, indexing, and algorithmic enhancements to elevate system performance and responsiveness
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Teaching will be a mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training delivered face-to-face in university and online weekly sessions. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model.
Apprentices will attend university for 1 week of study per semester each academic year.
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The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
· Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles.
· Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone.
· Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories.
· Maintaining an ordered stock room.
· Raising invoices for parts sold.
· Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is place at the right time.
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided).
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
· Teamwork
· Strong communication
· Customer Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one year programme, you will receive the following:
· Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
· Brand specific certificationsTraining Outcome:Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.Employer Description:Audi is an exceptional brand fuelled by a passion to create the ultimate customer experience, which is why we are looking to invest in apprentices who can help us achieve our ambitious plans. There's never been a better time to join us, as we continue to enjoy massive success and unprecedented growth in the prestige car market. We are looking for the next generation of exceptional people to become part of our team and help us to delight our customers.Working Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
· Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles.
· Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone.
· Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories.
· Maintaining an ordered stock room.
· Raising invoices for parts sold.
· Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is place at the right time.
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided).
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
· Teamwork
· Strong communication
· Customer Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one year programme, you will receive the following:
· Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
· Brand specific certificationsTraining Outcome:Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.
Employer Description:Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry.
The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.Working Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
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