Company Description
We’re Together – the market leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, we’ve been established since in 1974 and have built a team of over 750 colleagues, who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses achieve their property ambitions by making finance work for them.
We pride ourselves on our common-sense approach to lending and offer a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders. Our customers are central to everything we do and we work hard to support them to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers' property ambitions a reality.
We’re looking for great people from all backgrounds and experiences who love working together and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do – and that starts with our brilliantly different team of people.
Job Description
As a Tax Specialist, you will be involved in all tax-related matters within the Group, including maintaining and managing the Group’s tax policies, procedures, documentation and running tax related initiatives, such as large R&D claims or new Tax policy approaches.
You will be responsible for escalating and resolving any tax compliance deficiencies or incidents they may discover or be alerted to, as well as seeking advice on new situations to ensure compliance with current legislation.
You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure compliance with UK tax laws and regulations, including supporting the Group Financial Director under the SAO regime.
As a Tax Specialist, we are looking for someone to:
1. Manage and coordinate all aspects of the outsourced corporation tax compliance, including preparation of supporting information and review of tax returns
2. Manage VAT compliance activities, including preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
3. Assist in the process of identifying and assessing R&D tax relief opportunities, working closely with external advisors and relevant departments to gather necessary information and documentation
4. Conduct tax planning and horizon scanning to anticipate and minimize tax liabilities and optimize the company's overall tax position
5. Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
6. Provide expert tax advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, treasury, and senior management teams
7. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities
8. Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax provisions for financial reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
Qualifications
Essential
9. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional accounting qualification (, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and/or tax certification ( CTA) preferred
10. Proven experience working in a tax role within a financial services or similar regulated industry, with a strong understanding of UK tax laws and regulations
11. Demonstrated expertise in corporation tax, VAT, and R&D tax relief, including practical experience in preparing and reviewing tax returns and claims
12. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax legislation and provide practical solutions
13. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
14. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
15. Proficiency in tax software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel
Additional Information
Benefits working at Together
16. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays
17. Buy & sell holidays
18. Discretionary annual bonus
19. Matched pension contribution
20. Life assurance
21. Critical illness cover
22. Health cash plan
23. Private medical insurance
24. Free access to company holiday homes
25. Travel season ticket loans
26. Ride to work scheme
27. Free local gym access
28. Local bar / restaurant discounts
Together Money embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
We care that you have a great experience with us at Together, if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know and we’ll do all we can.
Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.