FTSE100 Tax & Treasury Advisor, Cape plc, London, to £55k

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Cape is a global business with revenues in excess of £700mill. With commercial operations in four continents and over 16,000 employees this organisation has an unrivalled reputation in its field for safety and innovation. Delivering a range of solutions to clients in the energy and industrials markets this company is financially well set for continued growth. This will be achieved through prudent management and strategic acquisitions under the guidance of a stable and highly regarded executive management team.  

As Group Tax & Treasury Advisor, you will report directly to the Group Tax and Treasury Manager and play a key role in UK direct and indirect compliance processes. Furthermore you will support the day to day management of the Group’s tax affairs to minimise liabilities. This will involve working with the Group’s international operations, delivering advice on a whole range of issues.  

Risk, Reporting & Compliance:   

Prepare and file UK corporation tax computations 
Calculate group relief and quarterly payments on accounts
Assist with HMRC enquiries into corporation tax returns 
Prepare tax charges and notes for inclusion in financial statements of Group companies 
Assist with the Senior Accounting Officer sign off process 
Assess the Group’s position as regards World Wide Debt Cap 
Assist international teams in calculating tax provisions for overseas entities 
Prepare the consolidated Group tax charge for actual and forecast management reports
Prepare current tax and deferred tax asset/ liability calculations for the Group 
Monitor the Group’s effective tax rate 
Assist with audit queries.  

International Tax, Projects & Advisory:  

Review overseas tax returns and the tax notes in the statutory accounts 
Assist with accounting for taxes 
Liaise with overseas tax advisers to resolve queries from tax authorities 
Global restructuring projects 
Assist the Group Tax and Treasury Manager in partnering with external advisers to establish appropriate structures and mechanisms 
Work with wider finance and company secretarial teams to ensure compliance 
Assist Group Tax and Treasury Manager on M&A transactions including due diligence 
Liaise directly with external advisors on the collation of tax advice relating to key business  initiatives 
Assist Group Tax and Treasury Manager with set ups in new countries, including delivering advice on permanent establishment risks to a variety of commercial stake holders.  

Other taxes:   

Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreement returns 
Assist HR and payroll on the correct treatment of travel and subsistence costs including audits to ensure adherence to group policies 
Support the Group Tax and Treasury Manager with the review of Head Office VAT returns 
Provide ad hoc assistance with PAYE/NI queries – supporting wider UK region.  

Treasury:   

Monitor Group’s net debt position including monitoring of daily and weekly cash flow balances 
Liaise with Business Units with regards to cash repatriation
Manage the Group’s bonding requirements 
Manage banking relationships including monitoring compliance with banking covenants

About you:   

ACA/CTA qualified 
Proven UK tax compliance experience
International tax advisory exposure
Good analytical & organisational skills
No treasury experience required 
Strong IT skills including Alphatax.  

Key benefits:   

Discretionary bonus