Group Tax, Senior Analyst

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Position purpose

Primary purpose of role is to support the VAT manager in preparing the quarterly UK group VAT returns, Annual Adjustment and Capital Goods Scheme calculations, and liaising with external providers to ensure that VAT returns in the rest of the world are prepared and filed in a timely manner.

Partnering with our operations and business functions to identify any changes which may impact the tax position of the proposed and existing transactions and work with the business to deliver practical solutions.

Collaborating with other members of the Tax function, including Transfer Pricing Senior Manager and Direct Tax colleagues as required, eg assisting with data analysis for TP and helping to manage the Group Tax budget.

The successful applicant will also be involved in both VAT and non-VAT ad hoc projects.

Main responsibilities

· Assist in the preparation of the UK Group VAT return while ensuring the return is Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant.

· Taking ownership for the monthly reverse charge VAT accounting.

· Reviewing various monthly/quarterly VAT reports to ensure that the information is complete and accurate.

· Updating VAT process notes.

· Ability to communicate VAT issues with various teams within finance with a view to resolving them.

· Prepare monthly VAT training materials for AP and assist in providing the pertinent training.

· Ongoing effort to automate the VAT compliance processes using PowerBI

· CoHo VAT return for Funds

· Assisting the Head of Group Tax with managing the Tax team budget

· Assisting other members of the tax team as required

Experience required

Ideally, the individual would have gained knowledge and experience from working in the finance function of a large organisation. VAT specific knowledge is useful but not required as training will be provided.

Person specification

· Has an interest in VAT / Tax and is eager to gain new knowledge

· Outgoing and interpersonal skills

· Excellent excel skills.

· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret and manipulate large amount of data.

· Keen on automation, ideally with experience in using PowerBI to automate processes.

· High level of attention to details.

· Strict observance of procedures and protocols

· Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and liaise with external advisors

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected]. https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].