Senior Tax Manager - FTSE 100

I am working with a FTSE 100 business to source for a Senior Tax Manager to join their team. This role will manage 2 individuals and have overall responsibility for Direct Tax for the Group. The two individuals take the lead on Direct Tax compliance & tax reporting, and this role will lead on tax advisory projects & M&A.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee a team of two to lead the direct tax compliance and reporting function, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of compliance and tax returns as well as the planning and delivery of the external reporting at year-end.
• Lead the provision of tax advice to the business units on commercial initiatives, and accountable for all aspects of Direct tax compliance and reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Direct tax and tax reporting matters, assessing the impact on the group of various tax-related developments and providing updates and guidance to the necessary stakeholders.
• As part of the tax leadership team, assist the Group Head of Tax in managing the tax strategy and risk. Support the direct tax manager with the calculation of tax payments, forecasting, and budgeting process.
• Proactively identify/appraise tax issues and opportunities including preparation of any necessary board/director recommendation or approval papers.

Your skills:

• ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified
• In-depth knowledge and experience of UK taxation including management of the compliance cycle and consolidated tax reporting process for listed groups.
• Robust accounting knowledge and understanding of the tax provisioning and journaling process. Practical knowledge of deferred tax principles and understanding of Land and Buildings sale basis and use basis considerations.
• Experience of the process of setting up tax and financial accounting systems is desirable.

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