UK & Europe Tax Manager

Starr Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated tax professional to join their team in London. This role involves assisting with corporation tax returns, VAT compliance, and transfer pricing for UK and European operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in taxation within the insurance sector and possess excellent analytical skills. The company values detail-oriented individuals who can identify process improvements and enhance efficiency. Join a dynamic team committed to professional development and creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years' post qualification experience in taxation.
• Industry experience within an insurance company is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing corporation tax returns for UK and European entities.
• Document and review tax controls to support risk management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced analysis

Problem solving

Advanced numeracy

Organisational skills

Professional writing

Process improvements

Risk Management

Education

ACA or CTA or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

SUN accounting software

Workday

Proactis

Data Warehouse tools

Job description

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing corporation tax returns for the UK and European entities (including European branches) (in conjunction with external tax advisors);
• Assist with the production of VAT / indirect tax returns (UK and Europe) (in conjunction with external tax advisors);
• Assist with the maintaining and improving transfer pricing files, for the UK and European entities (in conjunction with external tax advisors);
• Assist with documenting and reviewing tax controls, used to support general risk management;
• Assist with producing payment on account estimates for periodic settlement to HMRC and European tax authorities;
• Assist with addressing IPT queries;
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests and project work;
• Assist with implementing and ensuring compliance with tax regulatory changes (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2);
• Assist with production of statutory accounts and other regulatory reporting, focusing on tax disclosures (including for Group reporting purposes);
• Assist with liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure all tax information required is produced to a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner;
• Assist with design and development of process improvements to ensure efficient and accurate production of tax data; and improve automation and efficiency across the UK and European operations.

Experience

• 3 years’ post qualification experience;
• Industry experience, within an insurance company, favourable;
• Working knowledge of corporation tax requirements for insurance companies operating in the UK and Europe;
• Working knowledge of VAT requirements for insurance companies operating in the UK and Europe;
• Working knowledge of IPT requirements for insurance companies;
• Experience with Lloyd’s Syndicates as well as insurance companies;
• Liaison with external tax advisors; and
• Improving and maintaining taxation accounting procedures.

Skills

• Attention to detail and ownership;
• Advanced analysis and problem solving skills;
• Advanced numeracy skills;
• Advanced organisational skills;
• Professional business writing/presentation skills;
• Ability to identify process improvements; and
• Risk Management.

Systems & IT

• Microsoft Office: advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Experience with accounting software (SUN, Workday, Proactis); and
• Experience using Data Warehouse tools.

Languages

• Business level English skills required
• Second European language (Spanish, German etc) favourable.

Qualifications

• ACA or CTA or similar qualification

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.