Purpose of the Job
Company growth and the changing global tax environment means that we are seeking a Senior Manager over Tax Reporting and Compliance to ensure the Group's tax reporting and compliance obligations are managed efficiently and effectively – assisting with tax risk management and ensuring sustainable tax value.
You will join our global tax team as the Senior Tax Manager for the Group and take responsibility for actively managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across the Group's operations in 60+ jurisdictions.
The role will be report to the Global Head of Tax and work closely with the Group Finance and Financial Controllership teams – it requires a collaborative mindset. Excellent tax reporting knowledge is required with strong project management skills to ensure deadlines are met.
This is a blended role with remote working and some attendance at the London (Bishopsgate) office. We could also base you from our offices in Wakefield or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
Group Tax Reporting (FRS 102 & Local GAAP)
Manage the preparation of the consolidated group tax provision under FRS 102, including handling PPA data and Pillar Two calculations, working with tax managers in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NAM to understand their workings and perform hands-on detailed reviews of spreadsheets and data from different sources
Coordinate with the regional tax managers and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely local tax provisions and prior year tax true-ups
Support year-end audit processes and responses to queries whilst managing final tax disclosures in the consolidated and individual statutory accounts
Tax Compliance
Manage global corporate income tax compliance across the Group, including relationships with centrally managed outsourced service providers and centralizing others currently managed separately
Ensure timely filing of tax returns and payment of tax liabilities in all jurisdictions, including withholding taxes
Maintain and enhance global tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation
Oversee the preparation of documentation to support SAO sign off in the UK
Manage the CbC and Pillar Two reporting for the group
Lead on direct tax authority audits and enquiries in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to obtain prompt provision of data and defend the Group's tax positions
Process improvements and governance
Streamline processes to drive efficiency and reduce compliance risk, introducing AI and technology tools where it is cost effective
Assist Global Head of Tax with managing Group's tax risk framework and governance policies
Monitor legislative developments and proactively manage compliance risks
Knowledge, Skills + Experience
Very strong experience in International direct tax and application of this in a commercial environment
CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or ACA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent accounting qualification is desirable
Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs
Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions
Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions
Strong project management and communication skills, explaining tax to non-tax people
Strong organizational / time management, people management and team-building skills
Good experience with Excel is a must-have and experience with tax technology solutions and group reporting systems (eg Alphatax, SAP) is desirable
Practical mindset with ability to integrate tax processes with business objectives
Comfortable working in a dynamic and matrixed organization
Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail
Experience of dealing with and resolving queries
Driven to grow in the role, be proactive and seek improvements and solutions
Essential Criteria
Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment
Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs
Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions
Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions
Exposure to the key aspects of Pillar Two
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