Key Responsibilities
Your remit will span technical compliance, internal reporting, and cross-functional advisory:
* Tax Compliance: Prepare comprehensive corporation tax computations and returns for the UK & Ireland portfolio.
* International Reporting: Assist with internal tax reporting and reconciliations specifically for the US head office.
* GAAP Alignment: Support the translation of tax reporting from US GAAP records into UK GAAP financial statements.
* Technical Support: Provide assistance on complex tax matters including Transfer Pricing, CFCs, Hybrids, and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT).
* Business Advisory: Act as a subject matter expert for business units, advising on the tax implications of various commercial projects.
* Financial Coordination: Manage and coordinate financial data streams from various business units and Shared Service Centres.
* Cash Flow Management: Support cash tax forecasting and the management of quarterly instalment payments.
* Strategic Integration: Assist in the in-sourcing of tax returns and the integration of new acquisitions into the UK tax framework.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a technical specialist with the ability to manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced, global environment.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Qualified or Experienced: A formal Finance or Tax qualification is preferred; however, we will consider candidates with strong, demonstrable experience in preparing corporate tax returns.
* Technical Expertise: Robust knowledge of UK Corporate Tax legislation and technical requirements.
* Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex tax concepts to non-finance colleagues.
* Organisation: Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines within a large-scale corporate structure.
Desirable Skills:
* Hands-on experience with ONESOURCE and SAP.
* Previous experience working within a Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment.
* Familiarity with Transfer Pricing documentation.