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Overview
Reporting to the Director of Tax, the successful candidate will possess a mix of strong direct tax reporting and compliance experience, exposure to transfer pricing issues and documentation requirements and a good understanding of other international tax matters, as well as an ability to adapt to a dynamic business environment.
Key responsibilities
- Review of UK corporation tax computations and returns for the Financial Times group (around 17 UK entities) and associated payments on account (prepared in house by Tax Assistant Manager).
- Tax reporting and provisioning for year end, statutory accounts, mid-year reporting and budgeting / forecasting.
- Primary responsibility for maintaining contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation for the worldwide Financial Times group.
- Assisting in maintaining / setting FT group transfer pricing policy.
- Business partnering with the commercial teams in advising the business on the tax implications of business changes, contracts, new products or markets.
- Supporting the Director of Tax with the completion of due diligence on acquisitions and responsible for full integration of the target into the business in respect of corporate tax.
- Liaising with Global Mobility (global HR) on employee worldwide assignments, to minimise permanent establishment and other tax risks.
- Dealing with HMRC enquiries on corporation tax matters.
- Advising the business on global withholding tax issues including extraction of dividends cross border.
- Involvement in processes and controls for Senior Accounting Officer, Corporate Criminal Offence and the tax risk register.
- Undertake ad-hoc duties as required from time to time in relation to tax.
- Responsibility for the development of the Tax Assistant Manager.
Experience
- Sound knowledge of UK tax legislation and at least 5 years post qualified experience
- Strong understanding of international tax issues, including permanent establishment and transfer pricing.
- Qualified Accountant, with relevant tax qualification also preferred.
- Previous knowledge of US tax would be an advantage.
- Strong communications and Excel analysis skills.
- Resourceful, practical, able to handle ambiguity, resilient, able to function effectively under pressure.
What’s in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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