Tax Manager – Contract/FTC

Michael Page Finance

The role reports to the Senior Group Tax Manager and supports management of the Group’s tax affairs, ensuring compliance with global tax requirements and delivery of tasks prior to internal and external tax deadlines. The role involves both tax compliance and reporting responsibilities, as well as assistance with ad hoc projects. It will entail working with teams across all Divisions of the Group on tax issues.

Client Details

This company has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over thirty years. It is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 13 geostationary satellites. It has a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business.

Description

• Take ownership of the preparation of the quarterly group reporting process under IFRS, including uncertain tax position schedules.
• Preparation of statutory account tax notes for UK entities and for other jurisdictions as required.
• Management of the preparation, review and submission of the UK tax returns, with overall responsibility for accurate and timely submission to HMRC together with supporting filings including corporate interest restriction, CFC and group relief.
• Management of the monthly management reporting process for tax, including forecasting of tax charge and cash tax on a monthly basis and drafting of supporting commentary.
• Draft responses to HMRC on open tax enquiries to reach resolutions on open issues in a timely manner.
• Management of tax settlement schedules, accurately quantifying the implications of settlement of ongoing tax enquiries for cash tax, computational and accounting purposes.
• Lead the liaison with external providers and business units to successfully make claims for Patent Box, Capital Allowances and R&D reliefs, acting as subject matter expert.
• Provide Business Unit support on an ad-hoc basis, working with the VP, Finance of the Business Units to obtain an understanding of the profile of the BU and input tax implications
• Provide advice to the Group on ad hoc queries relating to employee taxes and other taxes as required
• Keep up-to-date on recent developments in UK tax legislation and accounting standards.

Profile

• A qualified accountant with a professional certification (ideally ACA, CTA or ACCA).
• Proven and commensurate experience gained in a Big 4 or large accountancy firm, or multinational in-house tax department.
• Strong corporate tax technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to create relationships across departments and business units.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of tax accounting under IFRS (standalone and consolidation).
• Team player with a desire to build a culture of performance excellence.
• Excellent communicator in both written and verbal formats
• Experience of corporate taxation, whether UK or international tax

Job Offer

Excellent Support

Competitive Package

Incredibly Flexible Working