Overview
About Our Client
The company is a well-established organisation operating in the transport & distribution industry.
Job Description
* Tax Reporting
o Prepare tax calculations and provisions for year-end and mid-year reporting under IFRS
o Ensure tax information in financial statements is accurate and work with auditors when needed
o Review tax accounting positions and make sure they follow accounting standards
o Work with finance teams to identify tax risks and improve tax processes
* Compliance Management
o Manage relationships with external tax advisors who handle corporate tax, VAT, and other tax filings
o Review tax returns and payments from external providers to ensure they\'re accurate and meet local requirements
o Stay updated on tax law changes and implement them in our reporting processes
o Be the main contact person for tax authorities and external tax advisors
o Help with various tax questions across the company including corporate tax, VAT, and employment tax
o Support the tax team with special projects
o Help with statutory audit office compliance requirements
* Process Improvement & Risk Management
o Create and implement better controls to make tax reporting more accurate and efficient
o Identify potential tax risks and suggest ways to reduce them
o Support tax planning efforts and evaluate how business decisions affect taxes
o Work with finance, accounting, and legal teams on tax-related issues
The Successful Applicant
A successful Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager should have:
* Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CTA, ACA, or similar) is preferred
* Solid background in tax reporting, tax accounting, or corporate tax work, ideally gained in a business environment rather than practice
* Good understanding of international accounting standards for tax reporting, UK corporate tax rules, and indirect taxes like VAT
* Experience working with tax compliance and meeting regulatory requirements
* Familiarity with business systems and tax software tools
* Strong skills in analyzing data and solving complex problems
* Excellent ability to communicate with and manage relationships with various stakeholders
* Proven track record of successfully managing external tax service providers
* Thorough knowledge of international financial reporting standards
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary in the range per annum.
* Hybrid working for a flexible work-life balance.
* Cycle-to-work scheme to promote health and sustainability.
* Life assurance equivalent to 2.5x base salary.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5%.
This role offers a rewarding career within the accounting & finance department of a respected engineering company. If you are based in or near Barrow In Furness and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply
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