The Job Role
Westcoast is a privately-owned leading technology distribution business which undergoes rapid growth and transformation to become the number 1 distributor in the UK and EU. The parent company and largest subsidiary are based in the UK, but have operating subsidiaries in France, Ireland, Germany and Poland as well.
This role will support the business in providing tax expertise to ensure compliance with the required law and regulations, advising and implementing processes and control improvements in accordance with the best practice corporate governance, and providing technical assistance to the Finance Director/ Group CFO on updates on tax regulations that may impact the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Managing group tax reporting, including tax provisioning and calculating deferred tax for both entity and group statutory accounts.
Managing and supervising group tax audits for all direct taxes.
Preparing and filing all group corporation tax returns and associated calculations, including those for corporate interest restrictions.
Compiling capital allowance claims.
Providing technical tax advice to the different business units across Westcoast.
Ensuring corporate tax compliance, including handling group payments on account (POA) and other administrative tasks.
Overseeing the internal control framework and preparing and submitting the Group's Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) documentation.
Advising on bespoke tax planning and implementation of tax planning arrangements.
Providing in house assistance for M&A transactions and special tax engagements
Preparing and submitting calculations for PAYE settlement agreements & Taxed Awards Scheme.
Advice on the correct application of direct taxes to a wide range of business situations
Compiling and submitting online share reporting.
Assisting with transfer pricing, Pillar II rules and disclosures, country-by-country reporting, and other global group-wide tax compliance matters.
Advising the business on IR35 and other employment tax issues.
Managing relationships with HMRC and external advisors.
Driving improvements and processes across the group to improve tax compliance and efficiency, keeping abreast of new developments in tax legislation
Is this the role for you?
To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience, and the desire to develop in other areas:
Fully qualified CTA or equivalent (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with demonstrable experience and knowledge in tax regulations
Strong tax accounting skills
Strong technical ability to review new legislation and ascertain the potential impact of any changes on the group
Team player, with experience and confidence with coaching and developing a team
Adaptable to different systems with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to both internal colleagues and external auditors
Team player with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks