TAX Analyst

Tax Analyst

Responsibilities
* Working with senior HR managers and managers in the business.
* Act as first point of contact with the business on executive compensation and tax matters.
* Executive compensation and reward planning, implementation and planning of new programmes, maintenance of existing programmes
* There is a specific focus on supporting senior executives with compensation and tax assistance, dual contracts, stock plans, deferred compensation through employee benefit trusts and local plans in our regional offices in Europe
* Specific focus on tax planning aspects of compensation plans.
* Internal tax consulting with the business.
* Assisting with the oversight of employer tax compliance (PSA, PAYE Audits, SAO, etc).
* Develop a close working relationship with colleagues in corporate tax and finance (and other departments where necessary) on projects with a cross-functional slant.
* Liaison with HMRC ensuring a good working relationship in addition to compliance with tax requirements.
* Tax guidance on international pension plans.
* Development of communication strategies for major compensation plans to ensure that employees fully understand their awards and entitlements. Compensation programmes are a key part of ensuring that the firm retains and attracts top talent.
* The firm's ability to comply with HMRC requirements and manage its tax risk helps manage the firm's costs and protect its reputation. The role will also offer opportunities to expand into other areas of compensation and benefits.

Skills/Experience

* Tax background required
* ATT qualified with experience in PAYE/NIC consulting, expatriate taxation and compensation planning
* The ability to explain complex compensation and tax issues to senior individuals in a straightforward manner is key.
* Strong technical background and ability to demonstrate good commerciality
* Ability to use own initiative and judgement
* Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to operate at all levels
* Ability to be proactive and work under pressure
* Good IT skills such as excel and word
* Demonstrate good presentation skills
* Ability to work with low levels of supervision on projects
* Enthusiasm to work within a broader Compensation & Benefits team and be flexible enough to work across the team to cover overlap areas
* Experience of managing multiple projects
* Knowledge of developing new processes across HR
* Excellent client relationship skills in order to maintain a close working relationship with executive and line management and key clients within the business
* Be a team player across a number of different teams both within and outside HR