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Company Description

Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers' biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Visit us at - www.smiths.com

Job Description

The Corporate Tax Manager position is a key member of our Group Tax team, reporting to the Tax Director, Corporate based in our head office at Arbor Bankside, Blackfriars, London.

The role involves managing UK tax compliance for Corporate head office companies and assisting with internal & external financial reporting. This is an exciting & varied opportunity to work in a forward-looking and business-focused tax team during a time of significant change in the global tax environment and a new beginning for Smiths Group following our recent announcement about focusing on our high-performance industrial technology businesses.

Duties:

1. Corporate tax compliance - responsible for the corporate tax compliance, including reviewing corporation tax computations of Corporate HQ companies prepared by outsourced provider.
2. Dealing with HMRC enquiries for Corporate HQ companies.
3. Coordination of UK group tax issues including group relief management, CIR and ensuring appropriate claims and elections.
4. Contributing to the continued improvement and efficiency of the UK compliance process, monitoring risk controls and maintenance of the UK corporate tax compliance manual.
5. Review of tax numbers for Corporate HQ companies which will feed into the consolidated group accounts.
6. Preparation of consolidated Group tax numbers and disclosure notes for the Annual Report and Accounts and Interim reporting under IFRS.
7. Providing input into Smiths' approach to ESG and transparency developments related to tax.
8. Tax disclosure for the UK Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP.
9. Supporting Tax Director, Corporate with internal tax reporting including budget, forecasts, year-end, and quarterly reporting.
10. Supporting the Group's transfer pricing procedures, including responsibility for liaising with the Group Transfer Pricing team, Regional tax and advisors in preparing and filing the annual Country by Country Reporting.
11. Coordination of the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) notification and certification process.
12. Assisting with BEPS Pillar 2, compliance & Reporting.
13. Involvement in process improvements for tax compliance and reporting, including consideration of automation and technology applications.
14. Preparation of tax forms for Corporate companies and liaising with HMRC in assisting finance teams obtain treaty exemptions or reduced withholding tax rates.
15. You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.

Qualifications

1. Ability to work collaboratively.
2. Good excel and analytical skills.
3. Knowledge of tax accounting under IFRS and UK GAAP.
4. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Hands on, 'can do' attitude, with flexible, pragmatic approach to meeting challenges.
6. Good knowledge of UK corporate tax; broad knowledge of other UK taxes would also be useful including VAT & employee taxation.
7. An understanding of the current global tax environment, including risk and reputational implications.
8. Experience in working with advisors and HMRC.
9. Ideally you will currently or have previously worked for a plc.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.