Brilliant opportunity to join as a Group Tax Manager at a leading independent publishing company based in the heart of London. Opportunities at this company rarely arise. This position would suit Tax Accountants or Managers from a big 4 background with a few years in industry. This role sits within the Group Finance department reporting into the Head of Group Finance. The Group Tax Manager leads on the half year and year end tax provisioning that feeds into the Group external reporting. They are responsible for corporation tax compliance across all Group locations. The role also covers indirect taxes including responsibility for Sales tax filings in the US. The US aspect of the role includes managing one direct report. This company offers full flexible working with a minimum expectation of 2 set days in the office.

The role:

• Preparation of interim and year-end Group tax schedules and provisioning
• Maintain tax balances on general ledger
• Manage the tax element of the Group financial statement audit
• Manage UK, US, Ireland and Australia corporation tax filing and payment compliance
• Manage Australia FBT return and UK PAYE Settlement Agreement compliance
• Manage and coordinate tax investigations and tax audits (if any)
• Review of UK, US and Australia VAT, GST and Sales tax returns
• Management: Manage tax exposures and keep abreast of changes to UK tax law as they impact the Group
• Optimise the Group's overall tax burden and cash flow by ensuring that all appropriate deductions and relief's are claimed
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
• Transfer pricing: Ensure transfer pricing compliance and Improve and maintain TP documentation
• Acquisitions: Consider tax implications of proposed acquisitions including where necessary tax due diligence of the target
• Adhoc tax projects : Help with other tax requirements for the Group including advising on tax impact of commercial projects

The ideal candidate:

• Hands on candidate who is willing to learn
• Qualified accountant with several years in a group tax role - experience Owning the UK tax returns and good understanding of corporation tax