- Ensure that all of the group’s trading activity is captured accurately and accounted for through an appropriate group structure
- Support the Tax Manager with preparation of the annual corporation tax returns for the group
- Ensure that the corporation tax returns for the group are accurate and submitted in line with external requirements
- Complete Corporation tax analysis in a timely manner to ensure gift aid donations are paid as required to remove the need for liabilities to HMRC
- Complete the tax accounting, including deferred tax, for each of the subsidiary companies and the main company to the Tax Manager for inclusion in the annual statutory accounts.
- This should be completed to include gift aid donations where appropriate and use of any group loss reliefs
- Ensure all filing requirements are identified and all information captured
- Ensure filings, along with notifications to file, are completed in a timely manner
- Submit any withholding tax documentation to tax authorities as and when required
- Review and coordinate with advisors for the preparation of any foreign corporation tax returns
- Monitor activities internationally to identify any permanent establishments and work with our advisors to ensure we are in compliance
- Liaise with our tax advisors in China to ensure compliance of all returns along with the transfer of funds for payments relating to tax and other deductions
- As operations expand overseas, design and recommend solutions for ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with all local tax registrations and filings
- Conduct risk assessments of current processes to identify areas of weakness and make recommendations as to where controls should be enhanced to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance
- Provide specialist tax advice on the implications of setting up operations in a foreign country to inform and support decision making
- Provide input on tax costs for business case modelling of overseas operations
- Responsible for on-going review of activities overseas ensuring the group remains compliant with local laws
- Review and update the inter company agreements to ensure the correct transfer pricing arrangements are in place.
- Liaise with the tax advisor as and when amendments are required to the current policy
- Advise where new companies are set up as to the appropriate transfer pricing policy arrangements required.
- Main point of contact for providing specialist advice in relation to direct tax queries from the organisation
- Devise, design and document appropriate processes for new tax reliefs which give rise to potential benefits for the University
- Liaise with tax advisor to ensure we are aware of all new tax reliefs in a timely manner to allow submission
- Ad hoc analysis work that is required in association with direct taxes
The Successful Applicant
Essential
- Professionally qualified (CTA or similar)
- Specialist and thorough knowledge of Direct tax
- Ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend and implement solutions to resolve these areas.
- Ability to apply intellectual rigour and analytical insight to support qualitative decision-making
- Highly effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and practices with diplomacy.
- An ability to demystify complex financial concepts for non-financial colleagues
- Resilient and able to effectively deal with ambiguity and able to maintain momentum in the face of obstacles/setbacks.
- Ability to prioritise workload to deliver to tight deadlines and manage competing demands from various stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint; and accounting software packages.
- Attention to detail
- Team working skills
Experience
Essential:
- Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and skills in a similar or number of different specialist roles
- Experience of providing high quality advice and guidance on direct tax matters
- Experience of international tax matters
What’s on Offer
A great opportunity to have a wide variety of Tax duties and opportunity to further the candidates overall knowledge.
A great overall package on offer for the correct candidate.
Great opportunity for a candidate to make the move from practice to industry.