A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

We have a new opportunity for a talented and motivated Group Tax Accountant to join our dynamic Tax and Treasury team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role is crucial in ensuring our corporation tax compliance and reporting are timely and accurate at both group and local levels. This role will be based at our Head Office in Poole and reports to the Group Direct Tax Manager. It is a hybrid role for those looking for more flexibility in their working week (typically 3 days office based per week).

Your Key Responsibilities:

• UK Compliance: Prepare and submit UK corporate tax computations with external advisors and finance staff, manage SAO compliance, and support tax risk management.
• Group Reporting: Oversee year-end tax reporting under IFRS, liaise with global finance staff and external auditors, and prepare group effective tax rate and cash tax forecasting.
• UK Reporting: Manage statutory reporting tax disclosures under UK GAAP, collaborating with external auditors.
• Global Compliance: Maintain Transfer Pricing documentation, monitor group-wide compliance, and support BEPS 2.0 reporting obligations.

In this role, you will provide ad-hoc support and guidance to global sites, respond to HMRC queries, and identify and implement process improvements. You will also evaluate opportunities to maximise tax reliefs, perform scenario analysis to support business decisions, and develop internal training, guidance, and process materials. 

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• ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent), ideally specialising in corporate tax.
• Background/experience in tax.
• Experience with multinational finance departments is advantageous but not essential.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction across departments and with external advisors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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