Tax Compliance Manager

March; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking a Tax Reporting Specialist to standardise tax reporting and manage Group level tax requirements. The ideal candidate must be ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience, preferably in engineering or construction. This role involves overseeing compliance processes and integrating tax functions after mergers and acquisitions. Competitive salary and benefits package provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post qualified experience required.
• Experience within Projects based Engineering or Construction industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage Group level tax requirements including transfer pricing.
• Assist with integration of tax functions after M&A.
• Oversee the UK Corporation Tax compliance process.
• Manage cashflow optimization through Group relief claims.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll taxes, and CIS.

Skills

Project accounting

Excellent Excel skills

Verbal and written communication

Managing remote stakeholders

Prioritization in fast-moving environment

Education

Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Job description

We are MARCH……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long‑term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

The role is to standardise all tax reporting across MARCH, ensuring that all Tax related Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) obligations are fully adhered to and can be evidenced. The role should be value adding with the potential to reduce risks, aligning new entity standards as the Group acquire new businesses and reducing third party tax advice related costs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Group level tax requirements, e.g. transfer pricing, CCO, tax strategy reporting etc.

Assist with integration of tax functions following M&A activity.

Oversee and manage the UK Corporation Tax compliance process, including working alongside third party advisors to ensure timely reporting.

Assisting with Group relief claims to ensure cashflow optimisation.

Oversee VAT, payroll taxes and CIS compliance across the March group with assistance from divisional finance staff.

Responsible for leading a detailed review of the Group tax structure and providing initial tax input into any proposed changes.

Responsible for leading Group wide tax incentivization opportunities, including overseeing the R&D claims and documentation processes.

Budgeting and forecasting.

Overseeing US tax filing requirements.

Skills and Experience

Preferable experience in this role within a Projects based Engineering, Construction, or facilities industry. Must have experience of projects accounting.

Excellent Excel skills and systems understanding.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience of managing remote stakeholders and implementing group processes & procedures or change management.

Ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment.

Specific Qualifications

Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) – minimum 10 years post qualified experience.

What we offer

A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position.

An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees.

Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.