Direct Line Group

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

We’re looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant to support the management of VAT and IPT processes. This role will give you exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, and external bodies like HMRC. You’ll ensure compliance with tax regulations, improve processes, and be a key point of contact for financial control and finance systems teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing quarterly VAT and IPT returns, ensuring timely filing and payment.
• Posting VAT and IPT journals, reconciling tax accounts, and reviewing transactions for compliance.
• Ensuring accuracy of tax data recorded in finance systems and the general ledger.
• Reviewing overseas transactions to ensure compliance with international tax requirements.
• Supporting the offshore Shared Service Centre (SSC) in India, reviewing reconciliations and addressing queries.
• Monitoring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation across the group.
• Reviewing invoicing and posting rules in ERP systems to ensure correct VAT/IPT treatment.
• Delivering training and advisory support to business units on indirect tax matters.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone with strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. You should have:

• Professional qualification (CTA or ACA, or equivalent).
• Indirect tax experience, ideally within financial services.
• Solid technical knowledge of UK VAT/IPT, with awareness of direct taxes.
• Experience working with tax authorities and external advisors.
• An understanding of finance systems, controls, and reconciliations.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

As part of our Investor Relations team, you’ll be at the forefront of communication between Direct Line Group and our investors. Your role will be essential in ensuring that our shareholders are kept informed, engaged, and aligned with our strategic goals. By managing key investor activities, producing insightful analyses, and building strong relationships with sell side analysts, you’ll help shape how the market perceives our business.

If you're driven by the challenge of translating complex financial information into compelling narratives and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone with external reporting experience within the insurance industry. You should have a solid understanding of accounting principles such as IFRS 17, coupled with the ability to craft compelling narratives for different audiences. Ideally, you’ll come from another insurance company, where you’ve gained experience in investor relations, reporting, and market analysis.

We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in Insurance accounting, ideally pursuing a qualification (CIMA/ACCA). You should have excellent communication skills, an inquisitive mindset, and a keen eye for detail, capable of financial modelling, drafting and reviewing market communications to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Confidence is key, as you'll interact with senior leadership, including the CEO and Board members, discussing strategic insights and ensuring our communications align with corporate messaging.

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must, as is the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business while meeting tight deadlines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the production of analyst presentations, particularly for half-year and full-year results, ensuring high-quality output.
• Produce regular updates for ExCo and the Board on share price performance, and market newsflow, including insights on DLG and its peers.
• Oversee analyst consensus management, maintain regular communication with sell-side analysts, and provide internal updates.
• Engage with the wider business to assist with the production of Q&A and key issue documents for quarterly results and ad hoc announcements.
• Promptly address investor and sell-side enquiries, coordinating with relevant business areas to source accurate responses.
• Assist with the smooth running of investor activities, including roadshows, conferences, and investor days.
• Ensure the Investors section of the corporate website is fit for purpose.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships, particularly with the finance team and external sell-side analysts.
• Govern IR processes effectively and manage ad hoc IR projects as required.
• Monitor peer group activity, legislative and market trends to identify key issues and shape the IR response accordingly.

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.

Read our flexible working approach here

Benefits

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring - that’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle! Our core benefits include:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• 25 days annual leave
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more!

Being yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that’s varied, distinct and exciting. Visit directlinegroupcareers.com

Together we’re one of a kind.

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