Job Description
City of London Permanent £80,000 - £95,000 per year
- A greenfield Employment Taxes role and a chance to make a real mark
- A universally positive reputation as an Employer and company to work with.
About Our Client
My client is a mid-sized Financial Services / Wealth Management / Banking company with a well known reputation for customer service (ranked no1 on multiple service criteria in the UK) and a long term mindset to decision making.
Job Description
The Employment Tax Manager will report direct to the UK Head of Tax but will work collaboratively and proactively with our Human Resources function. As well as providing advice and guidance, this will be a hands on role.
It is expected that the Employment Tax Manager will have in-depth technical experience - gained at HMRC, with a top tier accountancy firm, or at an in-house tax department. The successful candidate will need to be able to work independently, and have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and a willingness to travel within the UK and to Sweden.
- Providing employment tax input and advice into key projects and initiatives e.g. the introduction of new reward schemes, employee benefits, etc.
- Carrying out periodic reviews of existing employment tax processes / controls;
- Reviewing and where necessary creating employment tax policies and instructions;
- Providing overview and assurance for annual employment tax regulatory submissions e.g. tax year end, PSA, P11D, Form 42, etc;
- Acting as first point of contact for (internal) employment tax related queries;
- Keep up to date with relevant changes in regulations and best practice and proactively work with the HR function to make any necessary changes to policies, processes and/or systems;
- Providing regular training & updates to HR, Payroll, Finance and other colleagues;
- Managing employment tax related information requests from external auditors, HMRC, and/or the Group Tax department based in Sweden;
- Supporting the HR function with expatriate related tax issues;
- Reviewing and making recommendations regarding the bank's travel and expenses policy, and conducting an annual review of compliance with the policy in time to report any taxable values via PSA or P11d; and
- Involvement in CIS related matter / issues;
- 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.
The Successful Applicant
The Successful In-House Employment Tax Lead will have:
- Extensive employment tax experience (either in-house or at top 6 accountancy firm), and ideally ATT/CTA qualified.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely
- Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and to represent the bank effectively (both internally and externally)
- Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team.
- Seeks out development opportunities for self and others.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and a willingness to travel to within the UK and to Sweden
What's on Offer
In-House Employment Tax Lead C&B: £80,000 to £95,000 Salary + Profit Share + Outstanding pension Contribution of 15%
Based in London this role can be remote 2 days a week.
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