Indirect Tax Manager

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking financial services group that values corporate responsibility and stakeholder protection. This role involves overseeing indirect tax queries, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong indirect tax knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and a drive for efficiency. Join a company committed to your well-being and professional development, offering flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you motivated and engaged in your work.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CTA/ATT or equivalent required.
• Experience with indirect tax returns and HMRC compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee queries from HMRC and manage indirect tax issues.
• Provide strategic support to Global Tax colleagues and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excel Skills

Indirect Tax Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA/ATT Qualification

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

• Exciting opportunity with industry leading FS group
• Competitive salary and progression opportunities

About Our Client

The group believes that high standards of corporate responsibility make good business sense, protect stakeholders and have the potential to enhance investment returns. The group's tax affairs are managed in line with these standards and in keeping with our core values.

Job Description

1. Oversee queries from HMRC and other tax authorities on all indirect tax related issues.
2. Oversee and review the indirect tax balance sheet to ensure they are reconciled on a timely basis.
3. Provide indirect tax feedback on new income and transfer pricing accounts.
4. Management of key stakeholders in Finance, legal, etc, the Business and external advisers.
5. Ensure any changes in legislation are incorporated into the business and relevant stakeholders advised.
6. Monitor and challenge manual postings to the indirect tax accounts.
7. Monitor and challenge the practical implementation of the group's partial exemption special method.
8. Provide strategic thinking and support to Global Tax colleagues, including the Tax Director and Global Head of Tax.

The Successful Applicant

1. Qualified ACCA/ACA/CTA/ATT or equivalent.
2. Previous experience of completing indirect tax returns and a basic understanding of HMRC compliance/indirect tax accounting.
3. Previous experience of working in a partially exempt business; experience of working in the financial services industry is desirable.
4. Excellent Excel skills and knowledge of finance systems (Oracle Cloud).
5. Able to investigate and amend reported financials to remove inaccuracies.
6. A drive to fully understand the detail and resolve issues in the correct way.
7. Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
8. Encouraged to automate/change existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
9. A proven background in indirect tax with strong tax technical skills and a detailed understanding of tax accounting and reporting requirements.
10. Results-oriented, hardworking individual with strong interpersonal and issue resolution skills.

What's on Offer

For starters, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package. We will value your wellbeing and support your development, and they will be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It is all part of their commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of their team.