Tax Manager, EMEA

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Overview:
The Tax Manager, EMEA will join the team to manage all corporate tax reporting and compliance requirements in the EMEA region for MUFG Pension Market Services. You will provide relevant advice with respect to taxation matters, monitor taxation developments, prepare tax provision calculations and coach and train staff, whilst identifying opportunities to be innovative or improve processes within the Finance team and wider MUFG Pension Market Services Group.
The role is based on a hybrid basis from our stunning city centre office in Leeds which is a short distance from the train station and on all major bus routes, including the Park Ride route. Or you could be based from our central London office, which is near several tube stations and on different bus routes.
Please note that the role is part of a global team, so you will need the flexibility to work outside core business hours as required.
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension Market Services. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits:
26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days’ extra each year
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Appreciate programme : Employee recognition programme
Company Pension Scheme
Medical insurance
Life Assurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:
As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it’s the right role for you too. You will need:
A professional Accounting qualification , with an excellent understanding of tax legislation and current accounting standards
Demonstrable experience in managing month end reporting requirements and analysis
Exceptional PC skills , including Microsoft Word and Excel and other Accounting products, in addition to excellent numerical skills
Flexibility, responsiveness and the ability to work to tight deadlines within a global team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work either autonomously or as part of a team
An ability to take responsibility and resolve issues
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders within the business
It would be nice to have:
Demonstrable experience with large corporate structures and the associated consolidation and equity accounting issues
Day to Day, you will:
Monitor taxation developments to ensure MUFG Pension Market Services (MPMS) complies with all legislative requirements, whilst maintaining, implementing and ensuring compliance with MPMS Group tax policies
Ensure revenue authorities (HMRC etc), are notified of any changes in circumstances
Research and provide advice to business representatives regarding all taxation matters
Prepare tax provision calculations and disclosures for inclusion in MPMS Group’s interim and annual financial statements and taxes paid report, in addition to assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts tax calculations
Interpret information received form processing functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll, providing feedback when required
Work with the business to design and execute transfer pricing methodologies, ensuring tax obligations are met in a simple and efficient way
Provide a key liaison point, developing policies regarding employee benefits when related to employee benefits tax legislation
Work with external tax advisors to ensure appropriate tax policies are implemented and fully documented, in addition to coordinating the timely preparation and completion of MPMS Group’s income tax returns in the UK and Ireland
Ensure taxation balances are accounted for correctly and entered into the monthly management accounts and general ledger
Monitor compliance of all overseas and subsidiary company’s tax returns and coordinate completion with overseas subsidiary management and the tax advisor
Respond to any requests from regulators and tax audit requests, e.g. HMRC, Irish Revenue and overseas tax offices
Provide tax accounting for new acquisitions, including a review of completion balance sheets and stub returns Read more