Group Tax Manager - Temp to perm

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller (GFC) the primary function of the Group Tax Manager is to ensure compliance for the UK&I Group of companies across corporate tax, VAT and employment taxes and the accurate forecasting and reporting of tax information to internal and external recipients. You will also act as a business partner to the Central Service functions and the wider business providing advice and support relating to taxes. This could be answering ad-hoc questions relating to customer and supplier queries, providing training to back and front office teams and identifying opportunities & risks. You will be responsible for the management of a part time Employment Taxes Manager.

You will be responsible for the following key areas:

* The preparation and filing of UK corporate tax returns and preparation of supporting information
* This includes consideration of capital allowances, effective group relief and loss utilisation, estimation of Quarterly Instalment Payments for UK Group etc.
* Ensuring compliance with UK based international tax obligations e.g. CFC regime, transfer pricing (including upcoming BEPS changes), double taxation etc.
* Oversight of corporate tax compliance for Irish and other overseas subsidiaries, liaising with local advisors to ensure returns are submitted and taxes paid
* Preparation of tax provisions for US GAAP group reporting including current and deferred tax accounts, FIN 48, ETR forecasts and return to provision reconciliations
* Preparation of local statutory accounts notes for current and deferred tax under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and reconciliation to group reporting figures under US GAAP
* Respond to queries raised by the Group Tax Accounting team
* Preparation, review and submission of UK and Ireland VAT returns and related filings
* Assistance with UK employment tax filings, including PSA and share scheme reporting
* Work with Financial Shared Services to promote compliance and best practice in respect of VAT
* As a subject matter expert you will be expected to provide regular guidance to the CFO and Executive Board on compliance and commercial related matters
* Ensuring the Adecco UK&I Group is in line with the global Group's policies and any issues are communicated to the Group Tax Team
* Manage relationship with HMRC, including managing tax audits for the UK and Irish companies
* Manage external advisors to obtain the best advice with maximum efficiency
* Review internal controls for the purpose of the SAO and other regulations and preparation of SAO documentation
* Continuous evaluation of all UK processes, activities, policies, business practices and transactions in order to ensure continued tax compliance
* Keep abreast of tax developments across all areas and business changes and advise the business accordingly
* Work closely and develop strong relationships with Finance teams across London and BBP including Brands, Treasury, MI, Financial Control and Shared Services
* Ad-hoc duties and special projects as requested

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure within the Group including Executive Board and other senior management.

For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Brewer Morris

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.