Tax Assistant Manager - FTSE 100

Working with the team to ensure that tax balances for Group reporting and statutory reporting of group are delivered on a timely and accurate basis. The role will work alongside our outsource provider to ensure that our UK Tax Compliance obligations are fulfilled efficiently and completed to a high standard.

Responsibilities include the following:

* Reporting of the Group tax balances included in the quarterly and annual tax balances which are disclosed in the press release and annual report.
* Forecasting the Effective Tax Rate ('ETR') and cash tax of the group.
* Preparation of the Country by Country Report ('CbCR') to be shared with tax authorities around the world and appropriate engagement with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of balances.
* Oversight of Compliance Outsource Providers in respect of tax balances in the statutory accounts and Tax Compliance Obligations, including Group Relief and Interest Restrictions.
* Responsibility for calculating Research and Development Expenditure Credit claims, including providing support on accounting and resolution of HMRC enquiries.
* Resolution of tax disputes with HMRC
* Provision of tax support and advice for UK business including resolution of queries
* Transfer Pricing documentation review and profitability analysis
* Providing tax analysis on intra-group funding, dividends and ad hoc company reorganisations.
* Preparing the quarterly UK cash tax payment calculations and associated forecasting
* Lead relevant projects to deliver the above

The ideal candidate will have an ACA qualification, ability to work with large datasets and a proven analytical approach. You will also have a good understanding of UK compliance and international tax principles. In addition, you will posses a high attention to detail and have strong communication skills to deal with stakeholders with a non-tax background.