Tax Assistant
- Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)
- City, Leeds
- Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Accounting
Job Description
Assistant Tax Manager
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4 x salary
Location: Leeds
Ways of Working: Hybrid
Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you'll be doing
In this busy and exciting role you will support the delivery of all tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across the Group, gaining exposure to corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and duties, and international tax while working closely with the Group Tax Manager, the Head of Tax, and the wider finance team.
Role Accountabilities
• Support preparation of UK corporation tax computations and returns
• Assist with VAT returns, reconciliations, and associated schedules
• Support employment tax submissions including PSA, P11Ds, PAYE, STBV and share schemes
• Maintain tax records, trackers, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation of the Group's R&D tax claims
• Liaise with HMRC regarding payments, allocations, and audits
• Support year-end and interim tax provisioning and related reconciliations
• Contribute to research, advisory queries, and ad hoc tax projects
• Assist with monitoring tax legislation changes and associated impacts
• Support maintenance of tax risk register, internal controls, and governance evidence
What we're looking for
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT aptitude
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and prioritise effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop across all tax areas
• Experience in a finance, tax, or accounting environment (desirable)
• Basic knowledge of UK tax principles such as corporation tax and VAT (desirable)
• Interest in or progression toward a professional qualification (ATT/CTA) (desirable)
• A-level, degree or equivalent experience
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• A proactive, can-do attitude with curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong team player with interest in understanding broader business operations
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4 x salary
Location: Leeds
Ways of Working: Hybrid
Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you'll be doing
In this busy and exciting role you will support the delivery of all tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across the Group, gaining exposure to corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and duties, and international tax while working closely with the Group Tax Manager, the Head of Tax, and the wider finance team.
Role Accountabilities
• Support preparation of UK corporation tax computations and returns
• Assist with VAT returns, reconciliations, and associated schedules
• Support employment tax submissions including PSA, P11Ds, PAYE, STBV and share schemes
• Maintain tax records, trackers, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation of the Group's R&D tax claims
• Liaise with HMRC regarding payments, allocations, and audits
• Support year-end and interim tax provisioning and related reconciliations
• Contribute to research, advisory queries, and ad hoc tax projects
• Assist with monitoring tax legislation changes and associated impacts
• Support maintenance of tax risk register, internal controls, and governance evidence
What we're looking for
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT aptitude
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and prioritise effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop across all tax areas
• Experience in a finance, tax, or accounting environment (desirable)
• Basic knowledge of UK tax principles such as corporation tax and VAT (desirable)
• Interest in or progression toward a professional qualification (ATT/CTA) (desirable)
• A-level, degree or equivalent experience
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• A proactive, can-do attitude with curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong team player with interest in understanding broader business operations
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
About Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)