UK - Group Tax Manager

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

As Group Tax Manager you will lead group tax reporting and compliance, also providing support on group transfer pricing and tax advisory for a variety of projects. You will work closely with the Head of Global Tax and other stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of tax reporting, compliance and strategy across the group.

Contract: Permanent 

Location: London, Lloyds Avenue (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum 

In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Tax reporting

• Lead the monthly and year-end group tax reporting process to ensure tax reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of accounting and reporting systems to ensure effective tax accounting and reporting.
• Support the business with group tax cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.

Tax compliance

• Lead UK corporate, indirect tax and other compliance matters, liaising with Group Finance and other business functions as appropriate.
• Support the local country finance teams with the delivery of local tax filings, including supporting group documentation, as required.

Transfer pricing

• Assist the Head of Global Tax with the development and maintenance of the group’s transfer pricing policies and defence documentation, supporting the current tax strategy and commercial operating model across the group.
• Ensure that transfer pricing policies are understood and properly implemented by the business.
  

Tax governance

• Work with the Head of Global Tax to develop and maintain a robust tax governance, controls and risk mitigation framework ensuring tax controls are operated effectively.
• Assist with updating tax policies and risk register.
• Assist with the identification of potential risks and opportunities.

Tax advisory

• Support tax optimisation and business strategic initiatives, including ad hoc project and advisory work either international or UK focused dependent on need.
• Proactively partner with the business to develop solutions and deliver commercially focused, practical tax advice across a range of business projects.

Process improvement

• Identify potential tax transformation opportunities to drive process improvements and efficiencies where needed.
• Improve data management and report automation through close collaboration with the business functions.

Who You Are:

• UK qualified (ACA/ACCA/CTA).
• Good working knowledge of current UK tax legislation.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification international tax experience within a multinational business
• Proven track record of managing and delivering international group tax reporting in-house.
• A good understanding of the current international tax landscape.
• Demonstrable technical excellence across a fast-moving commercial organisation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), able to quickly build relationships and deliver clarity to non-tax personnel.
• “Hands-on” problem solver with the capacity to develop and learn in the role.
• Commercially minded.
• Systems orientated and strong excel skills.
  
• Big 4 background advantageous though not essential.
• Indirect tax experience (desirable).
• Transfer pricing experience (desirable).
• Hyperion Financial Management experience (desirable).
  

You Will Receive:

• A competitive salary and car allowance.
• Private medical care (self and family).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discount scheme for retail/travel/leisure.
• Life assurance cover.
• Remote GP and second medical opinion service which gives you, and your family members that live in the same household, timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Full Employee Assistance Programme including access to care support covering work, family, relationships, money and health.

Plus, much more!

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: 

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. 

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. 

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. 

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success. 

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location. 

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

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