Interim Tax Manager, Energy, 12 months, to £600 per day

Hugely varied Tax Opportunity for an immediately available (or soon to be) experienced Tax Manager with an interesting Energy Organisation for 12 months. Due to vast expansion, this business is looking recruit a no.2 to the Head of Tax, to take responsibility for a broad range of general tax matters including UK CT compliance, international tax advisory, VAT compliance and employment tax matters (experience in all areas not required).

Key accountabilities will include:

* Implementation of the Group Tax Strategy
* Compliance with all tax relevant laws, disclosure requirements, regulations and accounting standards and identification and mitigation of tax risks
* Implementation and development of the Group Transfer Pricing policy
* Provision of advice on potential acquisitions and transactions
* Working with the finance, legal and treasury teams to maintain efficient group holding and financing structures
* Liaising with and managing external advisors

UK

* UK tax advice
* corporate tax returns, CT61 and PSA & ERS returns
* monthly VAT returns and P11D/P11D(b)
* accounts provision & disclosures
* Payments to government return & annual report disclosure

International

* Review of correspondence with overseas tax authorities
* Review & approval of corporate tax returns
* General technical & strategic tax support for overseas operations and to the overseas teams

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

* A flexible "can do" and proactive approach
* Strong technical knowledge, and the ability to pick up new technical challenges & tax regimes quickly
* Experience in an international tax environment
* Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
* Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-experts
* Attention to detail

Preferable

* Previous experience in the Energy sector
* Experience working with developing economies
* French language
* Willingness to mentor & coach others

Flexible working available, with 3 days spent in the City of London offices.

Competitive daily rate of £500-£600 per day.