Tax Manager

KennedyPearce are hiring a Tax Manager on a 6-9 month contracting basis for a Media/ Talent agency based in West London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK direct tax advisory and compliance, with a willingness to build up their exposure and knowledge of international direct taxes. This is a varied role, supporting the Director of International Tax with the coordination of external reporting requirements for the International Business and assisting with tax advice on ad-hoc issues, as well as specific projects. Hybrid working with 4 days required in the office.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the Director of International Tax to provide tax advice to the business on specific projects and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Co-ordination of direct tax compliance processes, including reviewing filings prepared by external advisors.
• Review of tax accounting provisions for financial statements.
• Preparation of management accounting tax provisions and liaison with Finance teams regarding this.
• Monitoring UK corporation tax quarterly payments on account, UK group relief position and UK CFC position.
• Assistance with the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation, CbCR and Pillar 2 requirements.
• Review of controls and processes impacting tax accounting arrangements, assistance in documentation and identification of improvements and efficiencies.
• Liaison with Payroll on taxation of employee benefits, P11Ds and PSA.

The Ideal candidate:

• Available at short notice
• CTA/ ACA or equivalent
• Relevant multinational company tax experience or from a Tax advisory firm