Corporate Tax and VAT Manager (UK & Spain), 12 month contract, London

My client, a large brokerage firm based in Central London, is looking for a Tax Manager for a period of 12 months to cover a maternity leave. This position is to manage the Corporate Tax and VAT team for both the London and Spanish business.

Responsibilities

* Proactively manage UK and Spanish corporation tax ("CT") and value added tax ("VAT") including;
* preparation of CT and VAT returns.;
* preparation of all backup for returns such as Controlled Foreign Company reviews, Worldwide Debt / interest deduction calculations, disclosures, Research and Development Tax Credit claims etc.;
* preparation of prior-year adjustment journals after return filing;
* the Spanish branch CT and VAT return submissions, payments and monthly tax disclosures working with local advisor (KPMG);
* reviewing and updating the existing UK and Spanish Corporate tax and VAT return processes, identifying ways to improve and enhance them;
* arrange VAT tax payments and ensure all other payments are made on a timely basis.

* Keeping up to date with developments in the business and tax and proactively consider their impact on the group's tax affairs.
* Preparation of annual Senior Accounting Officer review and certification to HMRC, update supporting documentation.
* Organise half-yearly global tax compliance status overviews, liaise with regional finance managers.
* Participating in cross-departmental projects including leading on the tax requirements of the new Oracle system.
* Involvement in Transfer Pricing workstream; reviewing business functions, considering appropriate transfer pricing methods, and work on preparing supporting documentation for the Global Masterfile.

Requirements

* Ideally a recognised Tax qualification ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent.
* Financial services experience
* Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Corporate Tax and VAT management experience
* Experience managing a team would be a bonus.

Salary: £70-80kpa depending on experience

Reference: JED16886615