Graduate Tax Associate 2024

Type: Graduate
Region: London

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of  its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, and wants to take their career in a direction where they can push for genuine change, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

If you’re interested in the area of corporation tax, this graduate role will suit you perfectly. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to start a career where you’re making a difference everyone can see, or just do a good day’s work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Access to our company pension scheme and life assurance
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

Graduate Programme

During our graduate development programme, you will have an opportunity to gain valuable insight into Veolia’s services and strategic projects.

You will go through a structured development, undertaking leadership, business and management modules with your graduate cohort as well as learning more about yourself through 360 coaching sessions and insights profiling. You will have the opportunity to learn more about sustainability and join the wider graduate community.

This role offers a unique in-house practical training experience, together with professional exam study and support, leading to the ATT (Association of Tax Technicians) and CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) qualifications within three years.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as a corporation tax business partner for the UK including tax advisory work;
• Preparation of corporation tax computations for financial reporting and for submission to HMRC, and assist with tax queries;
• Assist with all direct tax matters including liaising with external tax advisors, auditors and other internal departments and operations teams; and,
• Support the group tax team and the wider business to ensure tax issues are identified and appropriately managed.

What are we looking for?

• Degree-level qualification in Maths and Finance with an interest in tax;
• The ability to work as part of a team;
• Good communication skills
• Experience in manipulating and analysing spreadsheet data.

Our promise to you

Additionally, we provide mental health and financial support because we are committed to supporting you.

Even after you finish the programme, we want you to continue your learning for as long as you want to. We’re strong believers in continuous development and actively encourage and support all our people to keep going.

Please note that if a high number of quality applications are received, this vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, please apply with plenty of time before the stated advert closing date.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.