Senior Tax A - London, United Kingdom - Biffa Waste

    Biffa Waste
    Biffa Waste London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    A quick look at the roleThe Group Head of Tax has strategic ownership of all tax matters (both direct and indirect) across the Biffa Group with a focus on corporation tax, landfill tax and VAT.

    You will have accountability for leading and planning opportunities with taxation and for ensuring the Biffa Group maintains tax compliance at all times.

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    Primary point of contact for HMRC on all tax matters including general queries, information requests, disputes, voluntary disclosures and audits.

    Accurate forecasting of corporation tax charges and cash payments for the Group's annual Budget and Five Year Plan process, with efficient utilisation of capital allowances and carried forward losses.

    Develop a detailed understanding of landfill tax and provide expert tax advice to the Landfill Operations, Legal and Internal Audit teams to drive best practice, monitor adherence and design new controls if necessary.

    Responsible for overseeing all landfill tax returns.
    Lead the RDEC process and identify compliant ways of maximising Biffa's claim.

    Primary contact within Biffa for any tax queries that may arise and to develop excellent relationships throughout the business to achieve business-conscious tax solutions.

    to find the most efficient ways of handling new tax legislation.
    To facilitate meetings at a senior level to ensure issues are disclosed, recorded and presented on the SAO certificate

    Actively monitor changes in tax legislation to ensure that any potential cash tax advantages for the company are thoroughly assessed and implemented if deemed in-line with company policy.

    Lead any tax litigation processes at Tax Tribunal, Judicial Review or the Chancery Courts.
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    Chartered Tax Advisor or Association of Taxation Technicians.

    Experience managing an effective in-house tax team.
    Up-to-date with latest legislation affecting corporation tax and VAT.
    Strong understanding in other tax areas, e.g. payroll-related taxes.
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