HX Tax Analyst (12 months full-time employment contract)
- London
- Hybrid
A bit about the role:
At HX our purpose is to awaken people to the beauty and fragility of the planet, with adventure that reignites a sense of wonder. We take curious travellers to incredible destinations, sustainably and in true expedition-style. We bring them off the beaten track, to special destinations across the Arctic, Antarctic, Galapagos, British Isles, Alaska, Northern Norway, and Central / South America.
The Tax Analyst will work with the Head of Tax and Treasury, members of the finance team and external advisors and service providers to fill remaining gaps in the set up of the new HX companies across all taxes with tax authorities and within the ERP, Microsoft Dynamics and to support with streamlining tax processes. To succeed in this busy role, it is essential that you enjoy working with systems, are well organised, have a strong attention to detail, are a good communicator and strong collaborator as you will be working closely with other departments within the Group, as well as external stakeholders including our ERP support partners and tax advisors.
We are a passionate team who deliver our global operations from every corner of the world and our people are instrumental in continuing to inspire this adventure, play their part and deliver on our promise of guest centric and memorable experiences, benefiting the communities we visit, enriching our guests and inspiring a more sustainable world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the completion of the corporate tax compliance, particularly with getting things started with the new advisors.
- Assist with quarterly group tax reporting;
- Incorporate live data feeds from Dynamics into group tax reporting workings;
- Complete the MS Dynamics VAT return submissions set up across all countries to leave us placing minimal reliance on external advisors for VAT compliance;
- Work with Finance team colleagues and MS Dynamics reports to embed checks and balances into tax reports and improvements to Finance and Tax function processes;
- Assist with filling in some gaps in the tax calendar across all taxes and all countries; and
- Put in place tax log ins for HX group companies in all countries, with local advisor support if required.
Skills & Requirements
About you:
Education and experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic results.
- 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
- Experience with optimising tax processes in finance systems would be an advantage.
- Experience with VAT compliance in multiple countries would also be an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong system and technology skills.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills (Power BI skills is an advantage).
- Fluent in English, spoken and written.
Key Personal Attributes:
- Safety and compliance minded for themselves and others.
- You value diversity and take pride in bringing people and perspectives together.
- ‘Can do’ mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Resilient and calm when working under pressure.
- Structured and flexible mindset.
- Motivated to deliver results consistently and to the highest standards.
Great Place to Work
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Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
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‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
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Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
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Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
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Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.
About the company
Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.
For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.
We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.
As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.
One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.
Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.
Hybrid Explorer shipsHX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.
Beach cleanupsHX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.
HX Expedition FoundationOur HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX’s Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.
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