Tax Manager/ Accountant (reporting to Group Head of Tax)

Reporting to the Group Head of Tax, you will be responsible for the preparation of Group financial year-end tax numbers, together with statutory accounts disclosures and the submission of Group tax returns in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparation, reconciliation and review of tax schedules, calculations and disclosure notes for year-end Group reporting
* Planning, preparation and timely submission of the corporate tax returns using tax software (Alphatax)
* Annual reconciliation and posting of corporate tax charges for the Group
* Preparation, reconciliation and review of indirect tax schedules and calculations for Group indirect tax returns
* Reconciliation of the UK and Eire VAT/GST accounts and making timely payments
* Preparation of Group corporate tax budget and forecasts
* Review and advise on international subsidiary tax submissions
* Undertake tax planning to minimise tax risk and cost in the UK and overseas
* Ensure transfer pricing policies are consistently applied and tax risks are minimised
* Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data controls for tax reporting, with a view to enhancing SAO processes and meeting 'Making Tax Digital' requirements
* Monitor and report on regulatory and legislative regimes, identifying potential tax issues or consequences and advise management of effective solutions
* Manage third party relationships with auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
* Demonstrate effective management and communication of tax obligations to enhance financial performance and provide effective advice to management
* Business partnering / provide tax support to operational departments, such as Property, International & Retail Operations
* Support Group Head of Tax deliver business critical projects; ensuring tax efficient structures are implemented together with effective and accurate tax reporting solutions

Key Resquirements:

* Qualified Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Previous experience in Corporate Tax and/or Indirect Taxes gained in practice or in-house
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to senior managers in a clear and concise manner
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong attention to detail
* Advanced Excel skills
* International exposure (desirable)
* Experience using Alphatax Software and CODA (desirable)
* Experience performing manipulating and analysing large volumes of data and report writing (desirable)

Please apply via the link below.