Description:
This role is within the Group Finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role within area of tax compliance and tax planning. This role will interact with middle and senior management and will offer exposure to a variety of areas. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified tax specialist to learn and get exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving business.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Develop and outline best practise for Corporate Tax compliance and reporting
- Rollout compliance framework across the group
- Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns & Tax Computations for UK and Ireland
- Preparation of Dividend Withholding Tax Returns & Stamp Duty Returns
- Work with outsourced provider on the completion of corporate tax returns for other relevant jurisdictions
- Be the lead on tax audits and projects when they arise
- Support the Group Head of Tax in the provision of accurate tax advice to internal partners (e.g. Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury etc) in an efficient and timely manner.
- Offer guidance on complex tax issues, interpret tax legislation and advise the Group on the tax implications of various transactions or business decisions.
- Liaising with Revenue & HMRC as and when required
- Monitor tax law changes in various jurisdictions and assess impact on the business
- Advise the business on the tax implications of corporate decisions
- BEPS, preparation of documentation required in each jurisdiction to comply with transfer pricing legislation and maintain on an ongoing basis.
- Advising the business units on queries re indirect taxes around the movement of product
- Carry out a review of the VAT status of the group and conduct VAT audits
- Compliance checks and reviews with business units
- In addition to the above the role will offer exposure to a variety of other opportunities which could arise during the course of the business which will have a tax aspect to be considered. For example:
- Acquisitions
- Capital Expenditure Projects
- Property related projects
Essential
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and/or CTA qualification.
- Significant experience in a tax specialist role (practice or industry)
- Up to date knowledge of Irish and UK corporate tax legislation
- Strong written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience in AlphaTax is desirable
- Capacity to interact with senior management and other functional areas
- Good communication & presentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of team
- Ability to manage time and perform to strict deadlines
- Attention to detail and a desire to complete work to a high standard
Education & Qualifications
- Qualified chartered tax advisor ("CTA”) and qualified chartered accountant (“ACA”)