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Tax Manager - UK Corporate Tax Compliance - 9m FTC
Job Req ID: 35076
Posting Date: 26 Jun 2024
Function: Finance
Unit: Finance, Strategy & Business Services
Location:
Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
This is a 9 month fixed-term contract.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024
Why this role matters
This role falls within the UK Corporate Tax team and forms a key part in BT Group fulfilling its UK corporate tax compliance obligations, whilst also operating efficiently and maximising the opportunity that recent system changes present in an environment where HMRC are moving to digitalise tax compliance.
This role also provides key support to business functions such as customer and payment teams, treasury functions etc and also ensures that the group’s internal capital structure is optimised from a tax perspective.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for the preparation of the corporate tax return for EE Ltd;
Support the annual corporation tax compliance cycle –preparation/review of statutory account disclosures through to tax return submissions for a proportion of the BT subsidiary portfolio (c10-15 entities).
Second reviewer on statutory account tax disclosures for remaining entities in the BT subsidiary portfolio (c20-25 entities)
Responsible for preparation of the Group RDEC claim
Support the personal and technical development of the offshore team in India.
Drive and lead on efficiency improvements through to development of processes and controls
Drive and lead the identification of opportunities for the development and improvement of data information processes that underpin the tax returns.
Assist with the provision of ad hoc tax advice and planning support to the UK businesses.
The skills you'll need
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in the identification of tax technical issues and their resolution.
A good understanding of tax processes and control frameworks as applied to CT compliance matters and the delivery of process improvements.
Detailed knowledge of the UK corporation tax regime.
Communication of relevant tax issues to non-tax staff to ensure greater understanding and awareness
Excellent project management skills to ensure prompt delivery of accountabilities.
Benefits
10% on target bonus
BT Pension Scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, 10% BT Contribution
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
World-class training and development opportunities
Discounted BT Broadband, TV and Mobile packages
Access to 100s of retail discounts including BT Shop
About us
BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.
Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.
We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’
We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
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