Corporate Taxes: Overseeing the coordination of the corporation tax computations for the Group including CIR, group relief, deferred tax and associated notes to the financial statements.
Calculating the Group's payments on account on a quarterly/bi-annual basis (UK & Ireland).
Carrying out R&D tax relief claims for the Group.
VAT & Indirect Taxes: Overseeing the coordination of the Group's indirect returns including the preparation, submission and reconciliation of returns prepared by the UK/International Management Accounts teams.
Ensuring all VAT filings and payments are made on time.
Regular review of the VAT rates in the Finance system and provide details of any upcoming changes to VAT rates.
Ensure proper classification and treatment of transactions to maximise VAT recovery and minimise tax exposure.
Tax Planning & Advisory: Developing good working relationships with our tax advisors and the tax authorities.
Identify tax-saving opportunities and recommend tax strategies that align with business objectives.
Assist in the development and implementation of tax-efficient structures for transactions, investments, and business activities.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business, ensuring proactive measures are taken.
Support the business in managing international tax issues, including permanent establishment risks, withholding taxes, and cross-border transactions.
Compliance, Risk Management & Audits: Ensure the company maintains adequate documentation to support its tax positions in the event of a tax audit or review.
Support tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Maintaining access to tax mailboxes and portals and instructions on how to access them and monitoring tax mailboxes for correspondence on a regular basis.
Ensuring all registered office and directors are kept up to date at the respective tax offices.
Monitor and assess tax risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential risks.
Transfer Pricing: Documenting, updating and communicating the Group's Transfer Pricing policy and local transfer pricing files on an annual basis and reporting to the tax authorities (e.g.
country by country reporting).
Preparing the year-end management recharge calculations for inclusion in the year-end management accounts.
Ensure compliance with local and international transfer pricing regulations and reporting requirements.