Tax Specialist

TAX SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns
- Review of VAT, EC Sales List and Intrastate returns prepared by offshore Financial Shared Service Tax Reporting Centre
- Provision of tax advice to the business and operational units;
- Identify potential tax risks and take appropriate mitigation actions;
- Prepare FIRE tax reporting and local statutory account tax reporting;
- Ensure Corporation Tax and VAT payments are made on a timely basis and that tax payments/refunds are monitored and followed up;
- Preparation and submission of appropriate R
- Maintain tax master data in the financial systems to ensure they are up to date;
- Assist in preparation of local transfer pricing documentation;
- Manage routine enquiries with tax authorities;
- Provide support for tax audits;
- Assist Tax Director in maintaining a robust control framework for the purposes of Senior Accounting Officer ('SAO'), including a regular assessment of the effectiveness of tax controls Embedded within the relevant business areas;
- Quarterly signoff of applicable SOX and SAO key controls relating to Corporation Tax and VAT;
- Maintenance and development of high quality tax processes
- Contribute towards global tax efficiency and quality programs.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

- Extensive knowledge of domestic and international UK Coroporate Tax legislation and their application in a global multinational environment
- Good knowledge of UK and EU VAT and Employer Taxes legislation and its application in a multinational environment

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

- Qualified Tax Accountant (ATT or CIOT)
- Qualified Accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Graduate level education