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Group Tax Assistant

Synthomer

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Job summary

A leading company in polymer manufacturing is seeking a Group Tax Assistant to support tax compliance and reporting. This entry-level role involves working closely with the Group Tax Manager and US tax team, providing a great opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a strong emphasis on teamwork and technology-driven processes.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Support counselling

Company social events

Qualifications

Experience working in an accounting firm or in-house finance/tax role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Support preparation of tax reporting in accordance with IFRS.
Assist with compliance and reporting for UK corporate tax returns.
Aid US tax team in gathering information for tax audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational capabilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Experience in tax or accounting

Tools

SAP

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Synthomer is a world-leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, we employ over 4,000 people around the world and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Our roots stretch back to1863 and we have never stopped evolving. From our five innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, Malaysia, China and Ohio, USA and 30 manufacturing sites across Europe, Americas and Asia, we collaborate closely with our customers worldwide to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits

Job Purpose

The Group Tax Assistant will support the Group Tax Manager in handling UK and Group tax issues, which encompass UK GAAP and IFRS tax accounting for consolidated taxes. This role includes aiding with transfer pricing and various tax initiatives, as well as providing assistance to the US tax team regarding US tax compliance. The position reports directly to the Group Tax Manager located at the London headquarters, while also maintaining a dotted line into the US tax team.

Key Accountabilities

Support the Group Tax Manager in the preparation of half-year and year-end tax reporting in accordance with IFRS.
Prepare Country by Country reporting for submission in the UK.
Assist with Pillar 2 (BEPS 2.0) compliance / reporting, working with external advisors as required.
Review specific claims for UK corporate tax returns, including R&D tax credits and capital allowances, working alongside external advisors, in-house R&D teams, and local engineers to identify and categorise expenditures.
Support the development of the Group Master File and Local File documentation for the UK, Europe, and the US as needed.
Aid in the preparation of ad hoc employment tax reports for HMRC (such as Appendix 4 and 8).
Contribute to the transition towards tax digitalisation and the use of technology to enhance processes and controls within the tax function.
Provide assistance with various tax requests from the business, including filling out tax residence forms and obtaining certificates from tax authorities.

US Responsibilities

Support the US tax team in preparing tax compliance for both the US and Canada, which includes federal and state income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax. This involves collecting information for external advisors, reviewing tax assessment notices, and coordinating tax payments with the treasury team in the UK.
Assist the US tax team in gathering information for US tax audits and in preparing the US tax provision for mid-year and year-end group reporting.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Essential Skills

Experience working in an accounting firm either specialising in tax / with an interest in corporate tax, or current employment in an in-house finance or tax position.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Able to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines, and excellent organisational capabilities.
Proficient in both verbal and written communication, familiarity with SAP is a plus but not mandatory, and a keen interest in technology.

Location and Travel requirements:

The position is located in the London (Victoria) office, with a minimum requirement of three days per week in the office as part of the hybrid working arrangement.

In Addition, We Offer a Highly Desirable Benefits Package

Private health insurance
Company bonus scheme
Contributory pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Support counselling
Company social events throughout the year

At Synthomer we value the difference everyone brings to work, and we are committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people are supported to make their best contribution in creating a vibrant and successful business.

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!

We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support!

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development!

At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing

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