UK & International Tax Director

Job Description

Company description:An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, deliveringTesting, Inspection and Certification services to some of the worlds biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfill their potential and really leave theirmark.Job description:UK & International Tax Director Manchester Bureau Veritas is an award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide rangeof sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the worlds biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave theirmark.The Role We are looking for an experienced Tax Director to join our UK & Europe team. The role will report directly into the Group Tax Vice President and take the lead and be responsible for all taxation matters within our Europe (excluding France) region.Based in the UK, you will work closely with both the UK and international finance and legal teams, partnering with tax specialist for the other regions and manage relationships with external audit, tax and advisory firms when required.Responsibilities will include

• Providing detailed tax advice and optimising the tax position on restructuring projects for Europe, such as internal reorganisations, acquisitions and disposals and refinancing
• Tax audit supportUK and Europe
• Contract review to limit exposure to withholding tax and VAT costs for both UK & Europe.
• Answer all ad-hoc tax related queries from the finance teams in the region.
• Liaise with colleagues and overseas offices on specific advisory projects
• Manage compliance with the EU regulatory framework for Europe
• Withholding tax management for both UK & Europe
• Responsible for filing all UK corporate tax returns, including managing external partners, reviewing returns and ensuring all claims made optimise the positions within the UK and undertaking reviews of specific aspects of legislation inhouse
• Manage tax payments and cash collection where refunds are due
• Manage compliance with UK regulatory framework
• Sign off tax notes in UK statutory accounts and liaise with auditors
• Keep up to date with UK tax law changes and inform finance teams
• Support Head Office with review of consolidation reporting tax packages for May Closing, Half Year and Year End
• Support Head Office with update of Tax Audit and Litigation Mapping in June and December
• Point of contact with Corporate Finance Committee in case of additional request for some internal reorganizations in Europe
• Support Head Office on the review of tax losses and liaise with local team to investigate options to optimize their utilization with positive cash impact

Who we are looking for We are looking for a Chartered Tax Advisor or Accountant with a minimum of 10 years practice experience in a big four and/or international group. Strong EU experience is a must notably in M&A, VAT, tax audits, tax advice on international operations.You will be a proactive facilitator with strong management and organisational skills and the ability to manage projects with a transversal dimension.You will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be working closely with non-tax experts and have a close relationship with the wider business to identify and meet their principal needs.What we offer We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.Core benefits include annual bonus, car or car allowance, private medical, life assurance, enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme and up to two paid volunteering days a year.Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, tech scheme, travel & dental insurance, gym and retail discounts, option to buy and sell holiday and Give As You Earn scheme