UK Tax Advisor

UK Tax Advisor Rutherford Cross is delighted to partner with Menzies Aviation to appoint a UK Tax Advisor. People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven its teams since 1833. Since that time, the business has developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at 350 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents. But at the heart of the business is its people. The individual will be a key member of the Group Tax team working on the tax accounting, advisory and compliance for a multi‑national group operating in over 60 countries. Important parts of the role will be having responsibility for preparing and submitting the UK corporation tax computations, calculation of UK current and deferred tax provisions, supporting with the preparation of the group’s transfer pricing documentation and country‑by‑country reporting, as well as inputting into tax aspects of wider business activities. Upon joining, the UK Tax Advisor will report to the Head of Tax & Internal Audit on an interim basis. Following the return of the Group Tax Manager from maternity leave, reporting responsibilities will transition to the Group Tax Manager. Main Accountabilities Preparation and submission of UK tax computations and returns for the group, including CIR, CFCs, Capital Allowances, monitoring UK tax payments and preparing Local Files for the UK group. The role will involve working closely with the UK finance teams and this role is key to ensuring an accurate and efficient UK tax compliance process Preparation of the UK current and deferred tax provisions, which form part of the submission to Agility as part of the group annual report and for the UK statutory accounts of the subsidiaries. In addition, preparing and monitoring forecast UK tax expense and payments Working as part of the Group Tax team to help reviewing the group’s quarterly accounting positions and group reporting, as well as tax forecasts on a regular basis and assisting with the tax aspects of financial reporting to our stakeholders As the group operates in over 60 different countries throughout the world, the role offers the individual the chance to undertake tax technical research and analysis, to support on ad hoc tax queries and develop knowledge and experience of international taxes, as required Preparation of the group transfer pricing documentation, compliance with country‑by‑country reporting requirements and considerations for Pillar 2 reporting Maintaining the relationship with the HMRC Customer Compliance Manager and dealing with HMRC tax queries and disclosures Supporting with monitoring of tax governance, controls and procedures across the group, including the compliance of Senior Accounting Officer legislation in the UK Assisting the finance teams with indirect tax issues, ad hoc UK corporate tax and stamp tax queries, as well as working with HR and payroll teams on employment tax matters, as required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience Essential Skills & Experience: Experience at senior associate /assistant manager grade of preparing UK corporate tax computations using specialist tax software Tax accounting experience Fully qualified accountant and/or tax adviser preferred; part‑qualified candidates may be considered if pursuing a relevant qualification eligible for supervision under the Qualification Supervisor Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to communicate confidently at all levels across the group and work collaboratively as part of a team High levels of drive and initiative with the ability to problem solve, think analytically and challenge current practice Good organisational skills including the ability to effectively identify deadlines and prioritise work Preferred Skills & Experience: Understanding of tax governance processes that impact a large multi‑national group Experience in preparing, or advising on the preparation of, transfer pricing documentation and country‑by‑country reports For more information on the role, please contact Ben Jones at Rutherford Cross. #J-18808-Ljbffr