Head of Tax - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The Head of Tax reports to the CFO and leads the tax team (one direct report).

This is a broad role stretching across all areas of tax including corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing and transaction taxes.


Key responsibilities:


  • Reviewing all UK tax returns prior to submission to HMRC
  • Managing the relationship between Tradition and HMRC including regular meetings and calls with the CCM
  • Reviewing transfer pricing policies and documentation
  • Advising on the tax implications of business changes e.g. new business lines, establishment of overseas entities, restructurings and new initiatives
  • Advising on the impact of new taxes or changes in tax legislation or practice
  • Managing tax risk including maintenance of documentation and controls
  • Presenting to the Board/Audit Committee/London Executive on the UK tax strategy and key tax issues
  • Providing tax support to international businesses
  • Liaising with HR and Payroll on employment tax issues
  • Liaison with external auditors and tax advisers

Key skills and experience required in this role

  • Accountancy/tax qualification
  • Previous experience ina similar tax role
  • Hands on inhouse tax experience (not necessarily in financial services)
  • Broad tax experience across different taxes
  • Awareness of international tax issues including transfer pricing
  • Statutory accounts/audit experience
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

  • Self-driven, enthusiastic and a good team player
  • Ability to work under pressure and embrace change
  • Proven ability to solve complex issues and reconcile differences
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Attention to detail but aware of the big picture
  • Good organisational skills and time keeping
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