Tax Specialist

TAX SPECIALIST

Our client, a major telecommunication company are looking for a tax specialist to join their team based in Guildford.

The main responsibilities are:

- Provide high quality tax accounting, reporting and compliance in accordance with internal and external requirements
- Support the mitigation of tax risks
- Provide relevant high quality tax advice

The role will predominantly focus on UK corporate taxes (Corporation tax, VAT and employer tax) with some exposure to Irish corporation taxes (Corporation tax and VAT).

Some of the tasks to be undertaken are:

- Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns
- Review of VAT, EC Sales list
- Provision of tax advice to the business
- Identify potential tax risks and take appropriate actions
- Prepare FIRE tax reporting
- Ensure tax and VAT payments are made on a timely basis

ESSENTIAL

- Extensive knowledge of domestic and international UK Corporate Tax legislation and their application in a global multinational environment
- Good knowledge of tax accounting, reporting and disclosure principles under IFRS or UK GAAP
- 3 years + relevant experience in UK and international corporate tax environment, gained either in public practice or in an in-house tax department
- Microsoft Office experience to Intermediate level
- Qualified Tax Accountant (ATT or CIOT)

DESIRABLE

- Experience of using enterprise financial systems, preferably SAP
- Basic knowledge of UK Employer Taxes legislation and its application in a multinational environment
- Good knowledge of UK and EU VAT and Employer Taxes legislation and its application in a multinational environment
- Qualified Accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Graduate level education