Tax Reporting and Compliance Manager

James Fisher and Sons plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services company is seeking a Tax Reporting and Compliance Manager to join their Group Finance team. This role involves managing tax reporting under IFRS, ensuring compliance, and optimising tax accounting processes, making it a crucial position for the company's adherence to tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax reporting, tax accounting, or corporate taxation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Experience with tax compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field

CPA, CTA, ACA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Tax reporting tools

Job description

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James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.

• The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport is a leading provider of global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Tax Reporting and Compliance Manager to join our Group Finance team and take responsibility for the company’s tax reporting under IFRS as well as managing the outsourced tax compliance functions. This role will be crucial in ensuring that the company adheres to all tax regulations and accurately reports its financial activities.

This is a brand new opportunity in the team which will focus on continuous improvement of processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Principle Accountabilities

• Preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements, liaising with auditors as needed.
• Analyse tax accounting positions and maintain compliance with IFRS requirements.
• Partner with finance teams to assess tax risks and optimise tax accounting processes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors handling corporate tax, VAT/GST, and other tax filings.
• Review tax filings and payments prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and ensure timely implementation in tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and external tax advisors.
• Assisting with ad-hoc CIT, VAT and employment tax queries across the group.
• Assistance with tax team on ad-hoc project work.
• Assisting in SAO compliance cycle.
• Develop and implement controls to improve tax reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify potential tax risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposures.
• Support tax planning initiatives and assess the tax impact of business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal finance, accounting, and legal teams on tax-related matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA, CTA, ACA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven experience in tax reporting, tax accounting, or corporate taxation (preferably from being in Industry).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and reporting requirements, corporate income tax (particularly UK), and indirect taxes.
• Experience with tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage external tax service providers effectively.

Sounds like your ideal next step, click “Apply” now.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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