An interesting interim opportunity as arisen with our client, a global asset management firm for a Tax Manager to assist the Head of Tax with Compliance, Tax Planning and Tax reporting and VAT issues
Responsibilties will include:
Corporate Tax:
- Prepare UK Tax returns and review Europe Tax returns.
- Prepare UK Tax Provisions and review Europe Tax provisions.
- Understand the new Transfer Pricing method and ensure that it is being accounted for correctly.
Assist Head of Tax with:
- Managing the effective tax rate within Europe.
- Corporate Tax Planning opportunities within Europe.
- Corporate Tax audits in Europe.
- Reducing Tax Audit Risk by managing good relationship with the tax authorities.
VAT:
Prepare UK VAT returns and German VAT returns.
- Improve VAT compliance process.
- Review the Intercompany charges to reduce the Reverse Charge VAT. This is a major VAT cost within Europe.
Assist Head of Tax with:
- Further work related to Protective claim for Pension fund clients.
- VAT audits within Europe.
- VAT Planning opportunities within Europe.
- Reduce VAT Audit Risk by managing good relationship with the tax authorities.
Skills / Experience required
- The role requires ACCA/ACA/ATII qualified tax specialist with experience of UK compliance in an accounting firm or in-house capacity.
- Additional tax knowledge of European countries will also be helpful.
- Knowledge of accounting transaction cycles and systems.
- Solid analytical and computer skills required.
- Ability to interact with staff on all levels of the company.