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Location: Derby or Nottingham Contract: Full-time (37.5 Hours) Salary: Dependent on experience Are you an experienced Indirect Tax professional seeking a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make their mark within a top 12 firm in the UK. This role is based in the Midlands entity of PKF, and whilst you will mostly be working with UK-based businesses, there will also be opportunities for international exposure due to the jurisdictions our clients operate in and in respect of our work with other PKF member firms. This position will be crucial in our firm’s ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next five years. If you want to be part of a firm where you can have a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is an exciting role for somebody to come in and gain varied exposure across Indirect taxes. Our company specialises in owner-managed, SME and large corporates. This role will have you covering a variety of different tasks, as well as supporting junior members of staff. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, preferably with advisory expertise. The important work you will be doing: Assisting in the preparation of complex VAT returns and computations for UK and International VAT registrations Preparing other HMRC forms for senior review, including VAT registration applications, and options to tax on land and property Liaising with HMRC and other professionals regarding client affairs Ensuring that professional ethical procedures are adhered to Working with specialists from all areas of tax and the wider PKF Smith Cooper team Liaising with clients on day-to-day indirect tax matters Working on a wide variety of clients and projects across all industry sectors The skills and experience you will bring: Minimum 4/5 years' experience in an indirect tax advisory position A basic level of IT competency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook A can-do attitude and willingness to learn A high level of initiative Confident communication skills with excellent written and oral English An ability to multi-task A positive attitude and drive to deliver the best service possible The confidence to ask for support when required Why PKF Smith Cooper? Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme. The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression. We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same. We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 13th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50. Why Nottingham? In the heart of the bustling city, our Nottingham office, refurbished in 2023, is a modern and collaborative space. Some of the city’s best cafes and restaurants are on our doorstep, and we’re close to several public transport links, making the office easily accessible. PKF Global As an active member of PKF Global we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms. Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions. An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture.  Wha