Role Objective: The role requires strong tax technical knowledge to ensure the Group reporting and compliance obligations of my client are met. The role also requires the ability to combine technical tax knowledge with business acumen and effectively communicate with finance and property colleagues, proactively identify and manage tax risk. In addition, the role will facilitate tax team efficiency through process improvements and adopting innovative technology.
Job Title: Mixed Tax Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
Opportunity Overview: There is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a market leader in their sector, as a Mixed Tax Manager.
Role Objective: The role requires strong tax technical knowledge to ensure the Group reporting and compliance obligations of my client are met. The role also requires the ability to combine technical tax knowledge with business acumen and effectively communicate with finance and property colleagues, proactively identify and manage tax risk. In addition, the role will facilitate tax team efficiency through process improvements and adopting innovative technology.
The role is suitable for a Self-starter, who is proactive, independent but also a good communicator and able to work effectively with various parts of the Group. Specifically, the role requires the candidate to build relationships with the Finance, Tax, Legal, Technology, People and Treasury Team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting
• Full responsibility for managing, preparing, reviewing and delivery of the Group’s corporation/income tax obligations within deadlines. Making tax efficient group relief claims and other claim & elections.
• Ensuring all corporate, income tax, CIS, payroll, WHT and VAT payments are made to HMRC.
• Supporting finance team in processing direct and indirect tax journals and tax reconciliations.
• Supporting tax assistants in preparing tax calculations and providing ad hoc tax advice to the Group.
• Managing the external tax audit process. Production of Group tax disclosures at year end /half-year. Liaising with financial reporting team, Joint venture partners and preparing tax summary notes.
• Responsible for quarterly REIT compliance checks and reporting, including PID calculations.
• Working with Head of Tax to meet the Group transfer pricing obligations and inter-group tax issues.
• Manage the Group’s country-by-country obligations and senior accounting officer requirements.
• Manage the process and prepare/review ATED, CT61 and Construction Industry returns.
• Assist Head of Tax in external tax compliance engagements and internal business partners, covering capital allowances, R&D, tax software, tax knowledge and general tax compliance requirements.
• Manage SDLT return submissions and monitoring of contingent liabilities that could crystalise.
• VAT compliance including preparing or reviewing VAT return and ad hoc Group VAT obligations.
• Support People team on employment tax matters including P11Ds, PSA and ERS HMRC reporting.
• Liaising with HMRC on tax compliance matters and HMRC enquiries where applicable.
• Assist in assessing, co-ordinating good tax controls /processes and developing improvement plans.
Transaction advisory / Business partnering
• Responsible for creating and maintaining tax forecasting for each entity and ensuring any tax implications are understood, identifying when action needs to be taken and communicating to the wider finance team at the right time. This includes Group tax and PID forecasting.
• Supporting the Head of Tax on property transactions in considering all taxation issues on proposed transaction, considering structure options and producing tax efficient recommendations.
• Assist in tax due diligence information requests raised on new deal acquisitions/disposals. Review tax structure reports and implementing post transaction steps.
• Working with Head of Tax and internal/external counsel to mitigate tax issues in legal documents.
• Support on restructuring initiatives undertaken. This includes assisting in tax analysis on restructures, mergers & corporate simplification.
Requirements:
• ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified or have a similar relevant qualification.
• 10 years tax experience with an ability to manage projects and teams.
• UK REIT or real estate tax experience.
• Corporation tax compliance experience working on a mixed and large group of companies.
• Alphatax knowledge, understanding of finance Systems and keen to embrace innovative technology.
• Commercial individual who is keen to get involved in all aspects of the Group.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills and determination to complete tasks.
Don’t hesitate and miss out! Apply today!
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.
