Tax Manager (stand-alone) - Tech start-up - to £110k

Summary of Key Roles and Responsibilities

* Ownership of corporate income and indirect tax compliance for a growing portfolio of companies within the group
* Manage local tax advisors, supervising and monitoring ongoing tax projects
* Partner closely with stakeholders and operating teams to implement the transfer pricing policy across the group
* Ensure accurate and effective compliance and reporting processes are maintained for compliance to all Transfer Pricing OECD requirements within each jurisdiction
* Oversee advisors in all territories to ensure that all corporate tax returns are completed appropriately and on time
* Ensure the compliance of indirect tax requirements, including oversight of UK VAT returns
* Support the finance team with interim and annual financial reporting requirements for the corporate tax provision and relevant tax disclosures, and assist with external audit of tax provisions
* Provide corporate and project level tax estimates as input to the business plan and the annual budget and planning process.
* Preparation and review of general ledger tax accounts and tax expense computations that flow into the quarterly and annual tax provision computations, as well as tax account reconciliations
* Support the commercial business and logistics function and act as key point of contact to the business in terms of matters such as commercial contracts and new business opportunities
* Liaise with the legal and people team on the tax components of our employee share incentive schemes
* Provide ad hoc advice and support to our finance and people team on aspects of payroll taxes
* Advise on the implementation of new systems, processes and tools to improve practices across international tax and accounting

* Assist with the design, implementation, execution and maintenance of tax processes and controls
* Manage tax audits

* Actively contribute to the business' key strategic initiatives by providing tax related input on new jurisdictions, activities and products
* Building relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to the delivery of tax governance & compliance objectives

Skills and Experience

* Qualified Tax professional (CTA or equivalent) with proven experience in an equivalent position
* Broad technical tax knowledge, including direct, indirect, employee tax and reporting
* 7+ years of tax experience, ideally with a mix at both a big 4 firm and in-house
* Extensive experience and technical knowledge of UK tax law and tax issues with US and German tax experience as a plus

* Experience with an IPO or public company, particularly a US-listed UK-based company also a plus
* Possesses a passion for tax technical knowledge with an ability to analyse and review tax statutes, regulations, and case law, and manage complex accounting and tax issues/projects
* Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results
* Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with all levels of management
* Ability to be collaborative and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple organizations, creating effective internal business partnerships
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oral communication skills
* Track record of managing compliance obligations for a multinational group or across a portfolio of client companies

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* IT literate with advanced Excel skills
* Ability and willingness to roll up sleeves to ensure objectives are met
* Resilient to the fast-paced environment of a growing start-up
* Operates in an honest, ethical manner in all dealings; acts with integrity
* Motivated team player with a proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the business
* Willingness to take the initiative, learn and embrace change