Tax Lead – PE backed Telecommunications

I am working with a PE backed Telecommunications business based in London who are making a first time tax hire of their recently re-branded business.

You will report into the Finance Director and be responsible for delivering high quality tax managements support across direct & indirect taxes for UK & Europe.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

You will have oversight and support of all UK & European tax compliance including (but not limited to) income tax returns, VAT returns, payroll tax obligations and other tax related reporting obligations.

Day to day you will also:

• Provide assistance and support of Group head office entities tax compliance including income taxes, VAT, payroll and other tax related reporting obligations
• Assist with the preparation and review of the consolidated Group tax provision in conjunction with the financial reporting team and external tax advisors
• Manage, assist and maintain the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and inter-company transactions for the UK and European entities
• Prepare and present of high-quality Audit and Risk Committee Board papers
• Liaise and support businesses with tax authorities in relation to any tax matters as required
• Lead and assist tax and finance projects including automation, systems improvements, continuous process improvement

Over the next year you will develop the oversight plan for tax compliance reporting in conjunction with the UK and European operating units. You will also be focused on managing the technology implementation of tax systems and resources.

Success in this role will be delivering the successful and accurate completion of all tax returns and tax reporting by the required deadlines, completion of projects and implementation on time of key technology and tax improvement processes.

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