Tax Manager

Job Introduction
Handelsbanken Plc's finance department is responsible for statutory accounting and reporting, technical accounting, business/financial control, tax, and capital and liquidity planning and management. The in-house tax function is a small sub-department of finance, responsible for delivering and managing the UK's tax strategy, operations, compliance and policies.

The Tax Manager will report direct to the UK Head of Tax, provide an additional point of contact for both HMRC and the business, and assist the Head of Tax with developing junior staff and high profile ad hoc projects.

It is expected that the Tax Manager will want to further their career in tax, and be CTA qualified with previous solid (post qualification) experience gained with a top tier accountancy firm or at an in-house tax department.

The role will be based in the London Head Office and the individual must be prepared to travel as required, both in the UK and occasionally to Sweden.

Main Responsibilities

• The Tax Manager will manage direct and international tax compliance and governance matters for the Handelsbanken group's UK entities
• This includes preparation of all UK corporation tax returns, transfer pricing reports, R&D claims, disclosures for inclusion in the statutory accounts, bank levy calculations
• The Tax Manager will also assist the UK Head of Tax with annual SAO risk reviews, tax governance, drafting internal instructions, and ad hoc project work (corporate re-organisations, acquisitions etc)
• The Tax Manager will act as an additional point of contact for HMRC, external auditors, and for the business
• The Tax Manager is expected to keep up to date with relevant changes in tax legislation, regulations and best practice
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and a willingness to travel to within the UK and to Sweden
• Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.

Ideal Candidate
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• Strong professional competence and relevant experience in Tax
• A relevant post-graduate qualification and CTA qualified
• An excellent understanding of Tax
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Professional standard of presentation skills in addition to attention to detail and an organised approach to work
• Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and represent Handelsbanken effectively
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with impact with people at all levels
• Integrity and discretion as well as the ability to work well under pressure

Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

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At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email .

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.