Interim Tax Manager

Our client is a large multinational media organisation who are seeking a contractor for 12-15 months to cover a maternity leave. The Interim Tax Manager will lead on all aspects of direct tax compliance cycle, and provide support to the wider finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/manage/prepare work as part of the UK corporate tax compliance cycle.  Including, but not limited to, preparation/ management of 40+ UK Corporation Tax Returns for UK group companies; all relevant corporate tax group schedules, for example group relief and group interest calculations and schedules, UK corporate cash tax forecasting; and assist resolution of significant HMRC enquiries working with the wider UK Tax team and external advisors to manage the HMRC relationship and resolution of open enquiries
• Lead preparation of tax disclosures for all UK & Irish financial statements (including consolidated tax numbers, where required). Liaise with external auditors as required.  Oversee relevant Irish GAAP accounting entries, working with local finance teams
• Prepare US GAAP quarterly tax outlook/reporting, annual reporting, and tax figures for inclusion in budget/long-term forecasts. Liaise with external auditors as required.  Pro-actively liaise with the US tax team to identify and explain the impact of tax issues (e.g. CIR, interest deductibility)
• Work with the Tax Business Partner roles to deliver/ manage consistent and accurate tax advice across all business units and initiatives; for example, maximising R&D credits, support on M&A/ transactional work.  Able to consult, collaborate and communicate with other parts of the UK Tax team and the wider stakeholder community to effectively and efficiently reach solutions/ share information
• Manage relevant external advisor relationships
• Lead and work on direct tax projects, such as R&D claims and Capital Allowances projects, to ensure maximum relief and that timescales are adhered to, to meet filing obligations

Governance and Risk Management:
 

• Manage the compliance and reporting processes and controls, with a view to continuous improvement. Lead annual SAO compliance projects, working with relevant tax business partners and the wider Tax/ support teams to ensure relevant documentation in place and testing occurs
• Evaluate UK tax legislation changes and work with relevant tax business partners to assess and communicate the associated impact on business units
• Complete annual Form 42 returns, linking up with the US tax team and UK reporting teams, to ensure consistent reporting of numbers across the group
• Oversee development of the Tax Analyst, including training and delegation of tasks to further their exposure to all areas of Corporation Tax, reviews of their work and providing effective feedback.  Offer wider support to the Tax team

Desired Experience

Corporate Tax Manager

Key Elements of the Role

Compliance & Reporting

Location

London