• You will be responsible for the initial preparation of UK LLP Group tax returns to HMRC, including UK LLP income tax computations and UK corporation tax returns.
• The Tax Manager will assist the Group Tax Director in managing the direct tax compliance processes and returns throughout the UK LLP Group, working with accounting teams from offices in Europe and Australia.
• You will also develop processes to make tax compliance more efficient.

Additionally, you will review changes in UK and foreign tax legislation and assess how these changes may affect the UK LLP Group, with responsibility to advise on issues arising from new tax legislation. You will take the lead on tax audits, responding to relevant authorities and assessing any changes required following closure of an audit.

• You will be in charge of analysis and preparation of the VAT returns for all UK VAT registered entities in the UK LLP Group.
• You will prepare and submit the PAYE Settlement Agreement to HMRC on an annual basis, and co-ordinate the payment of any tax liability arising from this, as well as provide support to the Payroll and Benefits Team.
• The Tax Manager will also be available to assist other parts of the Finance team as required.

The position requires a diligent individual who maintains a detailed knowledge base through continuing professional development. The Tax Manager will be required to explain details of tax and processes, for the benefit of the UK LLP, so maintaining current knowledge is vital.

You

You will be ATT-qualified (or hold another Tax qualification) with experience of accounting and tax in a professional services environment. You will have an understanding of UK and international tax legislation, and interaction with Accounting Standards, as well as a very good level of awareness of the tax issues likely to be encountered in international jurisdictions, particularly those in which the UK LLP Group operates.

• You will be pragmatic, proactive and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities.
• You will have good IT knowledge/skills and be competent with desktop and Microsoft packages (Word and Excel) along with experience of using accounting or legal software.
• You will have well-developed diplomacy, listening and influencing skills, and have the ability to demonstrate a range of influencing skills, personal impact and communication skills that will ensure success and command credibility at all levels of the firm.
• You will need to be commercially aware, have strong financial acumen, and possess the ability to think laterally in identifying and developing opportunities arising from tax legislation, as well as being open minded and prepared to assist in the firm opening new markets.

What You Need To Know

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our website at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers in the first instance. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Please complete an online application.

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.