Are you a creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation? At Bentley Motors, we're entering the most transformative chapter in our history. We’re seeking fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovators to join us on this ground breaking journey.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will gain invaluable experience in the area of international tax and trade, being exposed to the technical and operational challenges and opportunities that large international companies face. By the end of the placement you will have a well rounded understanding of how tax and customs operate in a large business organisation. Your main responsibilities include;
- Collaborate with the Customs team to support with the optimisation of distribution channels and delivery of significant financial value
- Contributing to the preparation of Bentley’s Transfer Pricing analysis and documentation spanning the whole business and the wider Volkswagen Group
- Opportunity to be involved in high profile projects and activity directly linked to the company’s strategic goals
About the function
The Tax and Customs team play a key role in supporting the operational and financial performance of the business. We define and deliver the company tax strategy across two core pillars. Firstly by ensuring that Bentley remains compliant in all tax and international trade operations and secondly by delivering value through optimised tax costs and streamlined cross border movements.
What we’re looking for
Values and Behaviours
- Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
- Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
- Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
Education
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Law, Economics, Business Management or IT.
Skills
- Demonstrable examples of working in a team
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Good organizational skills
- Proactive and inquisitive
What we offer
As an Industrial Placement, you will have access to the following benefits:
- A salary of £24,327
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
- Paid volunteering days
