This position sits within the large Group Tax Function of a Major Global Financial Services firm currently undergoing a period of growth and diversification.
The key purpose of the role is to support the implementation of the Group tax strategy and planning in order to maximise earnings through the management of tax liabilities.
There will be a high level of interaction with the Distressed Debt and Risk team and a Big 4 advisory background would be ideal.
You will:
-Provide tax expertise across business areas you support working closely with business contacts. Be a highly credible partner to the businesses. Understand the businesses you support and ensure that all proposed transactions are undertaken tax efficiently to maximise returns/earnings & manage tax risks.
-Manage enquiries and open communications with the Inland Revenue to achieve optimum tax results for the Group.
-Embed the development of the Group tax strategy and ensure that tax risks are identified and steps to mitigate these taken.
-Proactively support the tax efficient structuring of transactions for the business.
Requirements:
-Chartered Accountant/Chartered Tax Advisor/Solicitor with excellent broadly based tax experience some of which should be in a major financial group or large accountancy practice.
-A strong communicator, good business knowledge and ability to convey tax technical matters in real estate, joint ventures and debt restructuring/work out transactions in a comprehensive manner to a wide range of business stakeholders at all levels.
-Ability to identify areas of greatest tax risk within areas of responsibility and consider the impact of tax advice given on the wider group position.
-A strong tax technical background, up to date for current legislation. Willingness to challenge external advice the business has received when required.
-Good stakeholder management skills.
-Able to deliver multiple projects effectively
Welcome to the Investigo Tax division. Our team of experienced consultants specialise in placing Tax candidates at all levels from Newly Qualified up to Head of Tax / Partner level. We recruit for all sectors including Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry and Public Practice firms worldwide on a permanent and temporary basis.
With excellent relationships built over years of experience in the sector, we have confidence in securing future employment for tax professionals in FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and a range of Practice firms from Big 4 and Top 20 firms through to Top 70 firms and specialist boutiques. Our relationships extend beyond the UK, and we have successfully completed assignments in a number of global locations.
Areas of focus:
Corporate Tax; Personal Tax; International Tax; Indirect Tax; VAT/GST, M&A Tax; Transfer Pricing; Private Client Tax; Employment Tax; Expatriate Tax and Trust & Estate Taxes
