Employment Tax Advisor - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Employment Tax Advisor - Vice President to provide advisory services within the Corporate Tax team. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to identify and advise on Employment Tax risks across the EMEA region. Candidates require comprehensive knowledge of UK Employment Tax and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact tax projects and engage with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Employment Tax matters including Benefits and Compensation.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across teams.
• Willingness to learn and take on projects proactively.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employment Tax advice across the EMEA region.
• Identify Employment Tax risks and advise stakeholders.
• Support with Tax Authority audits and requests.

Skills

UK Employment Tax specialist

Experience in Global Mobility Tax

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Risk management skills

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent

Job description

EMEA Employment Tax Advisor within the Corporate Tax team which will work closely with EMEA Tax Advisory colleagues and broader Global Corporate Tax and Employment Tax team. The team work closely with HR EMEA Employment Tax Operations team and provide advice to HR: Compensation, Benefits, Pensions, Payroll and Global Mobility teams across EMEA in relation to Employment Tax matters.

As an Employment Tax Advisor - Vice President in the Corporate Tax department you will provide advice to Lines of Business, Expenses and Contingent worker teams in relation to Employment Tax matters. You will work closely with HMRC and other Tax Authorities in the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify Employment Tax risk and provide Employment Tax advice across the EMEA region.
• Attend regular meetings with relevant SMEs across the region (Corporate Tax, Payroll, Legal, Global Mobility, Compensation, Pensions and Benefits Team, Expenses teams and others) identifying new Employment Tax matters and providing advice.
• Work closely with Payroll teams across the region to review new wage codes prior to implementation.
• Appropriately elevate and socialise new Employment Tax related matters and risks to EMEA Employment Tax lead and as required, broader stakeholder group.
• Support with the filing of the UK PAYE Settlement Agreement and other Employment Tax returns across the region, as required.
• Support with Tax Authority audits, information requests and enquiries as required.
• Identify Employment Tax changes and advise stakeholders accordingly.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• UK Employment Tax specialist. CTA qualified or equivalent.
• Broad range of experience of Employment Tax matters including Global Mobility Tax, Benefits, Expenses, Compensation and Share plans.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, proactively take on projects and work collaboratively across various teams and departments building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent record keeping and risk management skills.
• Good judgement required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.