Tax Compliance Assistant in London

Who are we?

Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 350+ million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. The likelihood is, if you’ve eaten it, worn it or used it, it was moved on or in one of our containers.

Brambles employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit

Position Purpose:

Tax Compliance Assistant

Travel to Weybridge – Hybrid (1- or 2-days office based dependent on location)

Permanent, full time

Competitive salary + bonus & excellent benefits

CHEP has a vacancy for a Tax Compliance Assistant to join our team!

You will be instrumental in supporting the Tax Compliance Manager in managing indirect & direct tax compliance for CHEP to ensure that effective processes and controls are in place to produce accurate and timely VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastats WHT returns.

Providing support to Brambles tax department with indirect & direct tax audits

CHEP is a flagship industry player and one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses. In joining us, you’ll be part of an established and progressive business that’s achieved financial growth over its 100 years trading across the globe and continually invest into our people and customers.

Think we’re just a pallet company?

We are so much more.... we are the invisible backbone of the global supply chain, we are innovators, and we help the world to become more economically and environmentally sustainable.

We recognize and embrace the importance you will play in understanding the people within CHEP. You are vital to the continuous growth journey that ensures CHEP evolves in their success and continue to hold the title as top global player.

Do you offer...?

2 - 3 years’ experience in a corporate tax compliance role, ideally with managing internal tax affairs of multiple European jurisdictions

Previous proven Compliance or relevant department experience

Strong knowledge and understanding of VAT processes

Key Responsibilities

Cooperate with other Accounting teams and 3rd party providers to prepare VAT filings for domestic/non-domestic VAT, EC Sales Lists and Intrastats

Support tax reviews and research of compliance requirements

Assist with CIT and VAT audits

Complete monthly reconciliation of indirect tax accounts

Support Indirect Tax Manager (Europe) on ad hoc projects

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are documented and updated

Development of an indirect tax compliance calendar

Ability to assess risks and evaluate impacts and develop appropriate, proportionate responses

Take part in the wider compliance function by assisting with training, providing management with written reports and other ad-hoc projects

Provide proactive advice, guidance, direction and interpretation as regards to Compliance issues and develop Compliance relationships across the designated areas of the business

Responsible for decision making on items that will enter the tax returns, based on extensive experience

The Perks...

Certified Top 100 Global Employers

Excellent career progression

Annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Generous Share Scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year

Up to 7.5% company pension

Life Assurance

Three volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

Numerous retail discounts

Interested...?

Apply by submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.