Starr
UK & Europe Tax Manager

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Roles And Responsibilities
In conjunction with external tax advisers, assist across the UK and European entities with:
- Preparation of VAT and indirect tax returns;
- Preparation of corporation tax return; and
- Maintenance and enhancement of transfer pricing documentation.
Assist with:
- Preparing tax disclosures for statutory accounts, regulatory returns and Group reporting;
- Liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely provision of tax information;
- Designing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation and data quality;
- Maintaining and documenting robust tax controls within the overall risk management framework;
- Responding to IPT queries;
- Producing payment-on-account estimates for settlement with HMRC and relevant European tax authorities;
- Supporting implementation of tax regulatory developments (e.g. BEPS Pillar Two); and
- Supporting ad hoc tax projects, reporting requests and business initiatives.
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Experience
- Minimum three years' post-qualification experience.
- Experience within the insurance sector, including Lloyd’s syndicates, preferred.
- Working knowledge of UK and European tax requirements, including:
- Corporation Tax
- VAT
- Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)
- Experience liaising with external tax advisers.
- Experience improving and maintaining tax accounting processes and procedures.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accountability.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Strong numerical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Understanding of risk management principles.


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Systems & I.T
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Macros.
- Experience with tax software such as AlphaTax, AlphaVAT and Orbitax.
- Experience with finance systems including Workday (favourable), SUN and Proactis.
- Experience using data warehouse tools.
Languages
- Business-level English required.
- Additional European language skills (e.g. Spanish or German) advantageous.
Qualifications
- ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
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