Tax Manager - Projects - Remote

Hays Senior Finance; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing PE-backed business in the technology sector is seeking a Tax Projects Manager to join their senior finance team on a 6-month contract. The role involves managing global tax projects, coordinating with internal and external advisors, and managing return processes, with a salary up to £120,000 pro rata. Remote work is available with occasional European travel.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tax projects and working with external advisors.
• Qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA, ACCA, or CTA).
• Ability to evaluate and challenge advisory findings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing key global tax projects and corporate structuring.
• Work with advisors on tax audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement transfer pricing procedures.

Skills

Transfer pricing

Tax project management

Advisory experience

Education

ACA

ACCA

CTA

Job description

Your new company
My client is a fast-growing, PE-backed business in the technology space, specialising in compliance SaaS tools across both the public and private sector. Primarily based in the UK with operations in mainland Europe, they are a highly acquisitive business with further growth plans. They have reached the point where they require a skilled tax professional to join the senior finance team, initially on a 6-month basis, to help with various projects that need actioning. My client is flexible, so the role can be hybrid as needed or 100% remote.

Your new role
Scope of the role:

• The Tax Projects Manager role will assist the Group in initiating, managing and concluding a number of key global projects relating to tax, treasury and corporate structuring.
• An independent role reporting to the Group FC in Basingstoke (UK), the Tax Projects Manager will work with key advisors in the UK, France and Spain in order to consult where required and obtain necessary specialist support.
• Working with the external consultant to develop and implement Group Transfer pricing programme including: Previous years and template to take forward of Local and Master Files, Debt Benchmarking, Legal Documentation and accounting/reporting processes.
• Tax Audit & Investigation - Work with advisors and local teams in managing reviews and correspondence with tax authorities in local jurisdictions.
• Work with accounting, legal and tax advisors and in-house teams to simplify corporate structure globally and reduce entities no longer required merger, transfer, liquidation and strike off.
• Review the Group Debt structure, considering tax and cashflow requirements and put in place an efficient process for regular cash repatriation for debt service and group projects.
• Manage FY24 returns processes and preparation for FY25 returns, including estimates for PoA cash planning and statutory accounting & audit.
• Review general tax environment of the Group and consider exit readiness in light of key risk areas and preparation of necessary documentation e.g. Share Schemes, VAT, Debt, Transfer Pricing, Tax Asset supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement areas for further improvement.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant or tax professional, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, have experience of managing tax projects, have demonstrable advisory experience, can work with external advisors, evaluate and challenge their findings as needed. Transfer pricing experience is needed in order to assist with the creation of Master and Local files and implement processes.


What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of up to £120,000 pro rata for 6 months. This role can be extended if needed. Day rate options are also available, outside IR35. The role can be 100% remote, with occasional trips to the office if you wish to have face time with the senior leadership team. Occasional travel to European entities may be required.

What you need to do now
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