Group Tax Assistant Manager

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Full time
Location: Chester
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Category:
Vacancies

Group Tax Assistant Manager

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships and ( A )mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

The role primarily supports the Group Tax function with the management of Group tax compliance, year-end tax reporting, tax risk management and transfer pricing compliance. Additionally, you will support various Group Tax activities such as structuring and M&A activities, ad-hoc projects (such as preparing for the introduction of the new global minimum tax) and advice to the business.

Role Responsibility

This is a varied role with mixed responsibilities including corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, transfer pricing, tax risk management and support with other taxes. In particular:

Tax compliance

Working with our external tax adviser on the preparation and submission of UK tax returns, including co-ordination of work to support the R&D claim, corporate interest restriction calculations and group relief. Managing routine HMRC correspondence and monitoring tax payments and refunds. Reviewing overseas corporate tax returns (this doesn't require prior knowledge of overseas tax regimes, just the ability to challenge appropriately, ask sensible questions and summarise for the wider Group Tax team). Management of withholding taxes, particularly in relation to external loan facilities, including the preparation and submission of the UK CT61 withholding tax return. Preparing annual transfer pricing local files and providing ad-hoc assistance to the Group Tax Manager responsible for global transfer pricing compliance. Preparing and submitting PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations. Preparing and submitting short term business visitor ("STBV") returns. Assisting with tax authority enquiries/audits. If required, supporting other workstreams such as country-by-country reporting, Pillar 2 notifications and returns.

Tax reporting Supporting the calculation of the year-end tax provision for the group accounts, including current tax and deferred tax calculations and reconciliations, accounts disclosures and responding to audit requests. Supporting the preparation of tax disclosures for local statutory accounts in the UK and some other countries. Supporting local finance teams with day-to-day tax accounting but particularly following submissions of tax returns.

Tax risk management Performing regular tax controls test, reporting findings to the Senior Accounting Officer ("SAO") and implementing improvements. Preparing and submitting SAO notifications and certificates and supporting documentation

Support with other taxes Supporting preparation for BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 compliance (global minimum tax). Assisting with ad-hoc projects such as group structuring, M&A, financing flows, repatriation and supply chain flows. Ongoing day-to-day support (and responding to the wider business) in respect of general tax including VAT and employment taxes as needed. Remaining up to date with the evolving tax landscape, for instance in relation to environmental taxes, and updating the wider business where necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Essential CTA and/or ACCA/ATT/ACA/CA qualified. Part-qualified and study support also considered (at a more junior level). Excellent planning and organisation skills Strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills Excellent prioritisation and time management abilities Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Self-motivated and proactive Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external to Dechra Comfortable communicating in any medium and to any size audience in an inspiring and credible way Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained from working at a large accountancy firm or in an in-house corporate tax role Up to date knowledge of relevant tax legislation

Desirable Advanced Excel skills an advantage An awareness/experience of other taxes (besides corporate tax) would be an advantage Previous experience in tax accounting and of transfer pricing is desirable but not essential

About the Company

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

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