Location: South Coast - UK
Reports To: Head of Accounting & Reporting
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage corporation tax, VAT, customs, excise duties, and other indirect taxes, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations.
- Review and maintain agreements with tax authorities, ensuring they reflect current business activities.
- Support the Accounting Officers process, maintaining accurate documentation and tax risk registers.
- Manage relationships with tax advisors, ensuring efficient use of resources and value for money.
- Monitor tax compliance processes and ensure readiness for audits.
- Provide insights on emerging tax issues, including environmental and fuel-related taxes, and their impact on operations.
- Act as the primary contact for tax compliance matters with relevant tax authorities and internal stakeholders.
- Offer support for business decisions affecting tax compliance, transactions, and restructuring.
- Significant experience in a senior tax role within a large, complex international organisation.
- Proven expertise in engaging with tax authorities.
- Familiarity with a range of UK and EU taxes; experience with shipping is essential.
- Strong track record in managing external tax advisers effectively.
- Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, or equivalent) and a relevant degree. (QBE can be considered but must cover all other elements to be eligible.)
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a dynamic and ambitious organization, and contribute to the success and compliance of their complex international operations.
If you are a seasoned tax professional looking to make an impact, my client would be delighted to hear from you. Apply below to become part of their success story.