Group Tax Reporting Lead
At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long‑term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the growing IVC Evidensia Tax function with a dedicated focus on tax reporting. The role offers broad exposure across corporate tax, combining hands‑on responsibility for tax reporting and value‑adding project work, also working closely with the Transfer Pricing Lead, and the Corporation Tax Compliance team within a dynamic group environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in IFRS tax reporting and forecasting, work closely with finance teams and external auditors, alongside contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the tax function. We are looking for a technically strong tax professional who can communicate clearly and effectively with both tax and non‑tax stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Primary responsibility for preparation of the Group reporting tax note for the consolidated Group reporting under IFRS, including the annual financial statements, interim tax accounting, and the monthly reporting to the board.
* ETR forecasting/reporting, cash taxes forecasting/reporting, forecasting/reporting of uncertain tax positions.
* Work closely with the Group Financial Reporting team and external auditors.
* Draft corporate tax technical notes and support tax audits.
* Collaborate with the Transfer Pricing lead to deliver Pillar II reporting and compliance.
* Engage in project work, including restructuring, transfer pricing, corporation tax compliance, and development of new reporting frameworks as part of the introduction of tax reporting software (Oracle TRCS).
Experience and Qualifications
* Qualified accountant or tax advisor.
* Several years' post‑qualification experience with evidence of CPD.
* Experience in practice or industry (or combination). Proven track record in corporate tax, including knowledge of cross‑border tax issues.
* Ability to understand and explain technical issues, quantify and manage tax risk.
* Strong IT skills and experience with accounting reporting systems.
* Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries, departments, and third‑party tax advisors.
* Desire to identify improvements, drive change, and a 'can do' attitude.
* Strong time‑management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment and a desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer and Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups, and we gladly discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary
* Work‑life balance
* 26 days annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Pension
* Discretionary bonus
* Discounted staff pet care
* Dog Friendly office
* Free Parking available at Head Office
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