Employer: Robert Walters
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
Date Added: 16/01/2024
Exciting opportunity to be the go to Tax Expert for a reputable brand. Opportunities for growth as the UK continues to be the best performing region in the company.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing the UK tax compliance program, including the preparation and review of monthly VAT, quarterly IPT returns, and annual corporation tax returns for all UK companies, including SPVs.
Key Responsibilities for the Tax Manager
- Manage VAT processes across the group, ensuring financial controls are in place.
- Prepare and review monthly VAT, quarterly IPT returns, and annual corporation tax returns.
- Handle tax-related accounting entries, including current and deferred tax, and tax disclosures in statutory accounts.
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal VAT and wider tax queries, providing advice and guidance to teams across the business.
- Prepare capital allowance allocations for site refurbishments and fit-outs.
- Liaise with external advisers and HMRC, ensuring timely filing and compliance with e-filing and IXBRL requirements.
- Forecast and calculate Corporation Tax payments on account, collaborating with Finance and Global Tax colleagues to accurately forecast the ETR for the UK.
- Maintain and update tax screens within Greenway software, conducting regular reviews for consistency and compliance.
- Map intercompany flows and prepare local files for transfer pricing purposes under Pillar 2 requirements.
- Provide tax technical support, including adherence to OECD transfer pricing rules and Pillar 2 requirements.
- Assess the impact of UK tax audits on the Group’s tax provision and support compliance with IFRIC23.
- Support Senior Accounting Officer and comply with transparency obligations for large companies.
- Ensure compliance with Europcar’s tax internal controls program.
- Address UK Customs requirements post-Brexit and maintain Customs authorizations, including EORI and UKIMS.
- Review and advise on tax matters related to property transactions and changes in UK tax laws.
- Identify value-added and process improvement opportunities, collaborating with the European SSC.
Key Requirements of the Tax Manager
- Tax Function Leadership: Proven track record in a multinational company’s tax function,
offering practical UK tax counsel, overseeing tax computations, submissions, and
administrative tax affairs.
- Forward-Thinking Tax Expertise: Integral involvement in evolving tax landscapes, driving UK
tax projects and initiatives forward. Embraces change, inspires team members, and engages
stakeholders effectively.
- UK Indirect Tax Proficiency: Strong familiarity with UK indirect tax regulations,
encompassing IPT & VAT, with the ability to address VAT inquiries and proactively navigate
legislative changes.
- MTD for VAT Enhancement: Actively improves processes for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
compliance concerning VAT. Complex Tax Calculation
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Application Deadline: 27/02/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Submitted Applications: 0