A great opportunity to join a Global Financial Services OrganisationHighly Competitive Bonus and BenefitsAbout Our ClientA Global Financial Services Group.Job DescriptionStatutory ReportingAssist with the tax notes for all the UK and Irish entities, including reviewing draft financial statements to ensure accuracy of numbers and appropriateness of financial statement disclosuresProvide expertise in incorporating any tax disclosure requirements as new businesses/products are booked in the local entitiesProvide expertise in incorporating changes in tax reporting standards

Financial Control

Preparation of tax provisions for the month end, quarter end and year-end close process for UK and Irish entities, explaining variances and dealing with queries from London/Toronto Finance and Tax teamsMaintain an up-to-date awareness of changes to UK and Irish taxation and ensure that the local Finance teams have adequate infrastructure in place to remain compliant with the rules at all times.Ensure annual review of procedures for completeness and accuracy

Tax Accounting and Reporting

Prepare all journal entries relating to corporation tax and VATPrepare draft corporation tax returns for all UK and Irish entities and respond to any questions from external advisors.Calculate and ensure all tax payments are made on timely basisPrepare UK and Irish VAT returns, including partial exemption calculationPrepare the UK Bank Levy balance sheetCollate information to assist with responding to enquiries from tax authorities

Project work

Own ad hoc specified local and global projects and deliver them within demanding timelines whilst maintaining a high standard of technical accuracy.

Person specification

The role will suit a highly motivated and ambitious individual with excellent technical and excel skills with a strong desire to learn and develop their career in the Financial Services industryIn addition, the individual will need to show experience and key skills in driving existing process improvements and be able to set up robust processes to address ongoing changes in the nature of the businessQualified Accountant or Tax Advisor with 5+ years of relevant experienceThe Successful ApplicantA working knowledge of UK or Irish corporate taxA working knowledge of VAT, in particular partial exemption for financial servicesOutstanding analytical skills with an inquisitive mindset to identify and swiftly resolve issuesProven organizational and multi-tasking skills to be able to juggle competing prioritiesExcellent communication and presentation skills to provide guidance to the local and Head Office finance teams on specific issuesThe development and maintenance of good relationships with key stakeholders and the ability to effectively communicate recommendationsAbility to motivate and inspire other team members in line with the TD FrameworkExcellent excel, word and power point skills to support the high quality deliverables requiredWhat''s on OfferCompany Exclusive Bonus and Benefits

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