Manager - Tax

Liberty Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Global is seeking a Tax Manager in London to oversee tax compliance and reporting, focusing on Global Tax Governance and Corporation Tax. The role involves managing internal tax responsibilities and client engagements, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

25 days annual leave with option to purchase 5 more

Access to physical and mental health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Great office and hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in in-house tax function or tax advisory role, preferably with Big4.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Understanding of CBCR and Pillar 2.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tax Director with Pillar 2 provisioning figures and compliance.
• Monitor Pillar 2 tax compliance requirements and deadlines.
• Perform and review tax provisioning for US GAAP reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Judgmental tasks

OECD BEPS initiatives

Education

CTA/ACA/CIMA or other relevant qualifications

Job description

We’re looking for a Tax Manager to join us in London.

Liberty Blume Tax consists of 4 core pillars: Corporation Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing and Global Tax Governance. This role is predominantly within the Global Tax Governance and Corporation Tax pillars.
As part of Blume Tax you will be handling a mix of in-house tax matters and external client engagements covering tax compliance and reporting.
As a Tax Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and driving improvements to the current processes, such as CBCR and Pillar 2 compliance (Global Tax Governance) and quarterly US GAAP reporting (Corporation Tax).
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic role balancing internal tax responsibilities with client-facing projects.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting the Tax Director in ensuring accuracy and completeness of Pillar 2 provisioning figures and annual compliance.
• You will be a reliable and effective deputy for the Tax Director and communicate frequently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Key person for monitoring Pillar 2 tax compliance requirements and deadlines, such as legislative changes, submissions and notifications to tax authorities.
• Perform and/or review tax provisioning for US GAAP reporting for Liberty Global
• Working on global tax provisioning projects with clients across the Liberty Global federation and external clients.
• Fulfilling Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR) requirements.
• Collect inputs from non-tax departments and prepare a memo to support Tax Governance and Compliance deliverables, such as SAO certification, Business Continuity, Operating Model and Tax Policy.
• Serve as the key contact for external stakeholders, including tax strategy and accounting teams, regarding the tax provisioning process and information.
• Assisting with collecting and providing relevant information for the R&D claim submissions towards Liberty Global, including liaison with relevant departments within Liberty Global and externally with tax advisors.
• Effective coach for tax graduates.

We tend to look for people with:

• Experience working in the in-house tax function or in a tax advisory role, preferably with Big4.
• CTA/ACA/CIMA or other relevant qualifications.
• Ability to work independently on complex and judgmental tasks.
• Working understanding of the OECD BEPS initiatives, with a particular focus on CBCR and Pillar 2.
• Displays foundations of leadership skills, including having an opinion and proposed recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to clearly articulate tax concepts to non-tax professionals.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more and paid volunteering
• Access to physical and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Professional development including upskilling, mentoring, and access to online learning
• Great office and hybrid work environment
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume is a fast-growing, technology led global business services provider and part of the Liberty Global group.

Championing a fresh approach and a curious mindset, we are on a mission to redefine global business services with our technology enabled solutions we deliver efficiency, scale and value.

Whether it’s Business, Procurement or Financial Solutions, our team of passionate specialist have perfected an approach that deal with the demands of today and the markets of the future, so our customers stay one step and ahead and unlock the freedom to grow.

It is an exciting time to join us on our journey as we continue to grow our services; offering a wide range of opportunities to experienced talent who embrace a culture of change and collaboration.

Liberty Blume is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communication companies, with operations in five European countries under the consumer brands Virgin Media, Telenet and UPC.

Find the Freedom to Grow with Liberty Blume.