Tax Manager (1 Year maternity cover)

The Tax Manager will be responsible for all direct tax activities for the UK, Australian and Irish entities of the Group including tax compliance, tax reporting, audits, correspondence with HMRC, withholding tax, repatriation and all other tax aspects as needed ensuring compliance based upon sound research, analysis and interpretation of tax laws and tax reporting guidance under IFRS and US GAAP. This person will have the opportunity to work within a top class UK tax organization to ensure long-term optimization of tax strategies in collaboration with the global tax group and business units.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• University Degree
• Big 4 experience preferred with practical knowledge of preparing UK tax returns
• UK or similar accounting qualification
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience working in tax required
• Must possess superior organizational and documentation skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to research and propose resolutions on complex tax issues
• Strong analytical skills set and solid experience with tax financial data
• Solid Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet and computer knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster a positive team environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional departments
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Responsible for the completion of approximately 40 UK corporate tax returns including the listed UK group company and work to include all related analysis, research memos and support.
• Responsible for the completion of the tax reporting matters for the quarterly and annual reports for the UK group and other companies worldwide including the preparation and oversight of the tax expense, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, flux analysis and contingency reserves under US GAAP.
• Operate SOX controls for the quarterly tax provision process
• Prepare tax provision and disclosures in financial statements for UK, Australian and Irish entities
• Prepare quarterly APB23 calculations for Senior Tax Manager review
• Managing the Corporate Income Restriction for the UK group
• Serve as subject matter expert on all tax research projects for the UK ensuring that the tax filing positions are supported by sound research.
• Implement, maintain and report SOX, SAO and Corporate Criminal Offence controls and processes over the UK tax process.
• Review and file PAYE settlement agreements for the UK group (approx. 4) ensuring any payments are made on time
• Prepare Appendix 4 short term business visitor review analysis and filing
• Manage CIT instalment payments for the UK, Australian and Irish entities and associated accounting entries
• Act as first line of review for work completed by junior team members
• Assist with CFC and anti-hybrid disclosures within the UK tax returns
• Assist the wider Tax Group with identifying, researching and implementing tax savings strategies in the UK.
• Provide direction and management to outside advisors working on tax projects include M&A activity.
• Understanding compliance guidelines with US GAAP, IFRS and SEC regulations.
• Assist with Pillar 2 compliance and Country By Country reporting requirements

About the Team

This role reports into the Senior Manager, Tax and will work as part of a wider global Direct Tax team.

Hours of Work

Full-time role on a one year fixed-term contract as a maternity cover. Hybrid role based in the London office 2 days per week.