Tax Manager

Salary up to £80,000 per annum
Based in Leeds
Full-time, Monday-Friday

We're working with a leading international law firm who are looking to recruit a Tax Manager to join their Management Accounts team in Leeds.

Reporting to the Group Tax Director, this is a senior tax role with responsibility for UK LLP tax compliance, planning and advisory work across the firm's UK LLP Group. You'll also have exposure to international tax matters, working with finance teams across Europe and Australia and supporting the firm on tax matters globally.

The role would suit an experienced tax professional with a professional services background who can take ownership of tax compliance, advise on changes in legislation and work confidently with senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing UK LLP Group tax returns for submission to HMRC
Preparing UK LLP income tax computations and UK corporation tax returns
Supporting the Group Tax Director with direct tax compliance across the UK LLP Group
Working with accounting teams across Europe and Australia on tax matters
Developing and improving tax compliance processes
Reviewing UK and international tax legislation and assessing its impact on the business
Advising stakeholders on issues arising from changes in tax legislation
Taking the lead on tax audits, including responding to tax authorities and assessing any changes required following an audit
Preparing and submitting VAT returns for UK VAT-registered entities within the UK LLP Group
Preparing the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement and coordinating associated tax payments
Supporting the Payroll and Benefits team with payroll-related tax matters
Providing tax guidance and explaining tax processes to colleagues across the business
Supporting other areas of the Finance team where required
Keeping up to date with relevant UK and international tax developments through ongoing professional development

What we need from you:
ATT-qualified or hold another relevant tax qualification
Previous experience working in tax and accounting within a professional services environment
Good understanding of UK and international tax legislation
Understanding of the interaction between tax and accounting standards
Awareness of tax issues across international jurisdictions
Strong financial and commercial awareness
Experience managing tax compliance processes and working with external authorities
Confident advising and communicating with stakeholders at different levels
Good influencing and relationship-building skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience using accounting or legal software
Pragmatic, proactive and able to work independently
Ability to manage different priorities and work across a wider Finance function

The perks:
Salary up to £80,000 per annum
Monday-Friday, full-time hours
Hybrid working environment
Opportunity to join a leading international law firm
Senior role reporting directly to the Group Tax Director
Broad exposure to UK and international tax
Responsibility across direct and indirect tax
Exposure to tax planning, advisory and legislation
Opportunity to work with Finance teams across international offices
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative Finance team supporting offices across the UK

If you're interested, then hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly.

Seniority Level  Mid-Senior level

Industry
Law Practice
Legal Services
Professional Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Skills    Direct Taxation
Microsoft Word
Accounting Standards
UK Corporation Tax
Professional Services
Income Tax
International Law
Tax Planning
Microsoft E