Location: Denham, Buckinghamshire
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM; Friday, either 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Manager to oversee and manage the UK corporation tax function and lead various tax compliance activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance tax processes within a growing organisation and ensures compliance with a wide range of tax regulations. The Tax Manager will work closely with both internal teams and external advisors to drive tax efficiency and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Corporation Tax: Oversee and manage the UK corporation tax function, ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.
- VAT and Customs: Review and improve customs and VAT compliance processes for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
- Transfer Pricing: Ensure full compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including the timely preparation and documentation of transfer pricing reports.
- Tax Compliance & Risk Management: Develop and implement tax compliance policies, risk management procedures, and internal controls to mitigate direct, indirect, and employment tax risks.
- SAO Reporting: Lead the preparation and submission of the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) report, including relevant documentation and review processes.
- HMRC Relationship Management: Maintain and manage the relationship with HMRC, ensuring smooth and effective communication.
- R&D Tax Credits & Patent Box Claims: Prepare R&D Tax Credits (RDEC) and Patent Box claims in line with applicable regulations.
- Corporate Criminal Offence Policy: Ensure adherence to the Corporate Criminal Offence policy.
- SAP S4 Upgrade: Provide support in the development of tax processes as part of the ongoing SAP S4 upgrade project.
- Legislative Monitoring: Monitor and report on changes to tax legislation and assess their potential impact on the business.
- Employee Benefits & Salary Sacrifice: Manage and oversee employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes, ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.
- Dividend Policy: Advise on the tax aspects of the company’s dividend policy and recommend tax-efficient strategies where appropriate.
- External Advisor Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external tax advisors to ensure high-quality advice and efficient tax compliance.
- Permanent Establishment Compliance: Ensure compliance with local permanent establishment requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with key members of the Finance and Operational leadership teams to foster strong working relationships.
- Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the line manager.
- Expertise in VAT compliance and reporting.
- Proven experience in the development and management of tax risk registers.
- Comprehensive understanding of transfer pricing compliance and reporting requirements.
- Experience with R&D Tax Credits (RDEC) and Patent Box claims preparation.
- Strong knowledge of customs compliance and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in corporation tax preparation and reporting.
- Familiarity with SAP ECC/S4 systems (desirable but not essential).
- A strong background in managing corporate tax functions and ensuring tax compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of VAT, transfer pricing, and other tax-related matters.
- Experience working with HMRC and managing external tax advisors.
- Ability to lead, manage and implement tax processes effectively across different areas.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.