This new role will be responsible for coordinating UK tax compliance and assisting with technical support relating to the Bank's UK business, including; Corporation Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT, Employment Taxes, Withholding Tax and Transactional Tax.
Responsibilities:
* Improving, establishing and maintaining processes, systems and instructions to ensure that Branches, Regional Banks and the UK Head Office meet all necessary tax requirements.
* Ensuring the accurate preparation, analysis, reporting and payment of all taxes.
* Considering the tax implications of any changes in the business, including new products.
* Managing tax risk and highlighting financial variations or implications brought about by changes, actual or potential, in legislation or HMRC policy to management.
* Development of tax competence, training and awareness throughout the business.
* Supporting the Head of Finance in managing external relationships, including HMRC and external advisors.
* The successful candidate will report directly to the UK Head of Tax.
Qualifications:
* The candidate should hold the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), the ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA), or similar qualification.
* Previous experience of tax accounting is crucial for this role.
* They should be self-motivated, willing to take responsibility and demonstrate initiative.
* A strong technical tax background, experience with cross functional working and a proven track record is an essential requirement for this role.
* The candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The next step:
Please contact Paul Kempton to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.