Job Description/Responsibilities – TAX
- Applies an understanding of UK tax law and accounting concepts and uses enterprise technology products to scope, plan and execute core tax compliance processes and generate tax outputs
- Ownership of all property tax related matters to include SDLT, Option to Tax, Capital Allowance, CIS and property accounting compliance, review and approvals
- Preparation of VAT returns for all group companies
- Involvement in the annual CTR and R&D claim process
- Involvement in the preparation of the annual PSA for all entities
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing tax balance sheet reconciliations
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing tax accounting journals
- Preparation of Subsidiary and Group HY and YE Statutory Tax Notes and related disclosures
- Prepare periodic transfer pricing calculations and accounting
- Recommend process improvements and identify any savings that minimise tax bills and the effective tax rate of the Bank
- Provide tax advice across the Bank as required to a range of stakeholders
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of UK tax processes and reporting
- Good analytical and advanced MS Excel data manipulation skills
- A qualified Tax Professional and Chartered Accountant with extensive tax experience gained in a financial services environment
- Strong working knowledge of both direct and indirect taxes including PESM’s and current and deferred tax accounting principles
- Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders whilst working to tight deadlines