Tax Projects Manager Advisory ACA ACCA CTA PE Backed Business - Fast Growth - REMOTE Your new company My client is a fast-growing, PE-backed business in the technology space, specialising in compliance SaaS tools across both the public and private sector. Primarily based in the UK with operations in mainland Europe, they are a highly acquisitive business with further growth plans. They have reached the point where they require a skilled tax professional to join the senior finance team, initially on a 6-month basis, to help with various projects that need actioning. My client is flexible, so the role can be hybrid as needed or 100% remote. Your new role Scope of the role: The Tax Projects Manager role will assist the Group in initiating, managing and concluding a number of key global projects relating to tax, treasury and corporate structuring. An independent role reporting to the Group FC in Basingstoke (UK), the Tax Projects Manager will work with key advisors in the UK, France and Spain in order to consult where required and obtain necessary specialist support. Working with the external consultant to develop and implement Group Transfer pricing programme including: Previous years and template to take forward of Local and Master Files, Debt Benchmarking, Legal Documentation and accounting/reporting processes. Tax Audit & Investigation - Work with advisors and local teams in managing reviews and correspondence with tax authorities in local jurisdictions. Work with accounting, legal and tax advisors and in-house teams to simplify corporate structure globally and reduce entities no longer required merger, transfer, liquidation and strike off. Review the Group Debt structure, considering tax and cashflow requirements and put in place an efficient process for regular cash repatriation for debt service and group projects. Manage FY24 returns processes and preparation for FY25 returns, including estimates for PoA cash planning and statutory accounting & audit. Review general tax environment of the Group and consider exit readiness in light of key risk areas and preparation of necessary documentation e.g. Share Schemes, VAT, Debt, Transfer Pricing, Tax Asset supporting documentation. Identify and implement areas for further improvement. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant or tax professional, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, have experience of managing tax projects, have demonstrable advisory experience, can work with external advisors, evaluate and challenge their findings as needed. Transfer pricing experience is needed in order to assist with the creation of Master and Local files and implement processes. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to £120,000 pro rata for 6 months. This role can be extended if needed. Day rate options are also available, outside IR35. The role can be 100% remote, with occasional trips to the office if you wish to have face time with the senior leadership team. Occasional travel to European entities may be required. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Jul 26, 2025
Full time
Tax Projects Manager Advisory ACA ACCA CTA PE Backed Business - Fast Growth - REMOTE Your new company My client is a fast-growing, PE-backed business in the technology space, specialising in compliance SaaS tools across both the public and private sector. Primarily based in the UK with operations in mainland Europe, they are a highly acquisitive business with further growth plans. They have reached the point where they require a skilled tax professional to join the senior finance team, initially on a 6-month basis, to help with various projects that need actioning. My client is flexible, so the role can be hybrid as needed or 100% remote. Your new role Scope of the role: The Tax Projects Manager role will assist the Group in initiating, managing and concluding a number of key global projects relating to tax, treasury and corporate structuring. An independent role reporting to the Group FC in Basingstoke (UK), the Tax Projects Manager will work with key advisors in the UK, France and Spain in order to consult where required and obtain necessary specialist support. Working with the external consultant to develop and implement Group Transfer pricing programme including: Previous years and template to take forward of Local and Master Files, Debt Benchmarking, Legal Documentation and accounting/reporting processes. Tax Audit & Investigation - Work with advisors and local teams in managing reviews and correspondence with tax authorities in local jurisdictions. Work with accounting, legal and tax advisors and in-house teams to simplify corporate structure globally and reduce entities no longer required merger, transfer, liquidation and strike off. Review the Group Debt structure, considering tax and cashflow requirements and put in place an efficient process for regular cash repatriation for debt service and group projects. Manage FY24 returns processes and preparation for FY25 returns, including estimates for PoA cash planning and statutory accounting & audit. Review general tax environment of the Group and consider exit readiness in light of key risk areas and preparation of necessary documentation e.g. Share Schemes, VAT, Debt, Transfer Pricing, Tax Asset supporting documentation. Identify and implement areas for further improvement. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant or tax professional, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, have experience of managing tax projects, have demonstrable advisory experience, can work with external advisors, evaluate and challenge their findings as needed. Transfer pricing experience is needed in order to assist with the creation of Master and Local files and implement processes. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to £120,000 pro rata for 6 months. This role can be extended if needed. Day rate options are also available, outside IR35. The role can be 100% remote, with occasional trips to the office if you wish to have face time with the senior leadership team. Occasional travel to European entities may be required. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Our Purpose At Xero, we're here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we're not only making life better for small business, we'll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. The Senior Tax Consultant is part of the global Finance Team, which undertakes the finance function of all of Xero's worldwide operations. The Tax Team, within the wider Finance Team, is a global shared service responsible for all tax matters across the Xero Group including indirect and income tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, expatriate tax, contract reviews and any projects that may arise. Your core focus will be to support the UK & EMEA Tax Director with managing the tax compliance activities of the Xero Group in the UK and EMEA region. This will include tax accounting, indirect and income tax compliance, and transfer pricing support for the Xero Group. You will also provide timely and accurate tax advice to the Xero Group, and help support junior members of the Tax and Finance Teams. You will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to the business. You will be experienced in managing cross-border tax engagements, and have demonstrated the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors. What you'll do: Be responsible for Xero's tax compliance in the UK and EMEA region, including income tax and indirect taxes and work with the UK & EMEA Tax Director to ensure that all Xero's obligations within your region are met. Prepare accurate and timely tax reporting for financial reporting purposes. Provide support to the Transfer Pricing Team to ensure that all transfer pricing compliance matters are accurately reflected in income tax filings. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including third party service providers. You will be a trusted partner to the EMEA business by collaborating effectively and in particular embedding into the Finance Team in the UK. Respond to tax questions from the Xero Group and provide tax support to teams within the Xero Group as needed. Support the wider Xero Tax Team in delivering the global tax function. As the team supports tax compliance globally you will also have the opportunity to support on tax matters outside of your region. Provide assistance on other non-tax related matters as requested by your manager and the Finance Team. Success looks like: Quality, accuracy and timeliness of compliance work Ability to provide timely and accurate advice on taxation matters as they arise Develop strong relationships at all levels across the business Understanding of the business and global tax issues Ability and desire to assist in broader areas as required Critical competencies: Willingness to get the job done while learning new skills and concepts Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is essential Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities Ability to research and document relevant legislation and tax guidance Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Motivated with a high level of self-initiative A genuine team player who collaborates with and contributes to a high performing team Experience: At least 5 years' of relevant experience in the Tax field, either in a large corporate or Big 4 CA environment Be either ACA / CTA qualified or a law professional Strong and proven tax compliance background, including tax accounting and return preparation Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and strong international tax experience with the broader EMEA jurisdictions Experience with indirect tax and transfer pricing is advantageous Experience in the technology sector desired but not essential Why Xero? Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero.
Jul 24, 2025
Full time
Our Purpose At Xero, we're here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we're not only making life better for small business, we'll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. The Senior Tax Consultant is part of the global Finance Team, which undertakes the finance function of all of Xero's worldwide operations. The Tax Team, within the wider Finance Team, is a global shared service responsible for all tax matters across the Xero Group including indirect and income tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, expatriate tax, contract reviews and any projects that may arise. Your core focus will be to support the UK & EMEA Tax Director with managing the tax compliance activities of the Xero Group in the UK and EMEA region. This will include tax accounting, indirect and income tax compliance, and transfer pricing support for the Xero Group. You will also provide timely and accurate tax advice to the Xero Group, and help support junior members of the Tax and Finance Teams. You will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to the business. You will be experienced in managing cross-border tax engagements, and have demonstrated the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors. What you'll do: Be responsible for Xero's tax compliance in the UK and EMEA region, including income tax and indirect taxes and work with the UK & EMEA Tax Director to ensure that all Xero's obligations within your region are met. Prepare accurate and timely tax reporting for financial reporting purposes. Provide support to the Transfer Pricing Team to ensure that all transfer pricing compliance matters are accurately reflected in income tax filings. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including third party service providers. You will be a trusted partner to the EMEA business by collaborating effectively and in particular embedding into the Finance Team in the UK. Respond to tax questions from the Xero Group and provide tax support to teams within the Xero Group as needed. Support the wider Xero Tax Team in delivering the global tax function. As the team supports tax compliance globally you will also have the opportunity to support on tax matters outside of your region. Provide assistance on other non-tax related matters as requested by your manager and the Finance Team. Success looks like: Quality, accuracy and timeliness of compliance work Ability to provide timely and accurate advice on taxation matters as they arise Develop strong relationships at all levels across the business Understanding of the business and global tax issues Ability and desire to assist in broader areas as required Critical competencies: Willingness to get the job done while learning new skills and concepts Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is essential Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities Ability to research and document relevant legislation and tax guidance Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Motivated with a high level of self-initiative A genuine team player who collaborates with and contributes to a high performing team Experience: At least 5 years' of relevant experience in the Tax field, either in a large corporate or Big 4 CA environment Be either ACA / CTA qualified or a law professional Strong and proven tax compliance background, including tax accounting and return preparation Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and strong international tax experience with the broader EMEA jurisdictions Experience with indirect tax and transfer pricing is advantageous Experience in the technology sector desired but not essential Why Xero? Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero.
Job Title: Finance Compliance Manager Location: St.Columb Major, Cornwall Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Contract (9 -12 months) Workdays: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 + Hybrid + Flexi About us: Moose Toys exists to make kids super happy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Our Cornwall team are Super proud to be consecutively recognised by Great Place To Work as being one of the UK's Best Workplace, to include Best Workplaces for Development, Women, and Wellbeing 2024. Not to mention all our fabulous global toy industry awards, most recently, Preschool Toy of the Year: Bluey 3-in-1 Transforming Plane Playset, Action Toy of the Year: Despicable Me 4 The Ultimate Fart Blaster and Best New Property: MrBeast Lab . The Role: Moose Toys are seeking a Finance Compliance Manager to join our team in Cornwall for a 9 to 12-month fixed term period. Working with the CFO - Europe, this role is responsible for Financial Compliance (Overseeing end-to-end finance operations processes and controls, Statutory Reporting, Transfer Pricing and Taxation, Royalty Reporting, VAT and Banking facilities) Working Capital Management and Treasury including Sales & Purchase Ledger Management. About you: Formally qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Advanced excel and data analysis skills Proven experience working in a similar role Very strong academic record and interpersonal skills Practice experience would be highly desirable Perks & Benefits: We are a family who prides ourselves on valuing team members. Offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs including: Our contracts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (1/2 hour paid lunch break) Hybrid -We offer work from home 2days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) depending on business needs We run a non-contractual flexi hours scheme whereby our core working hours are 10:00 - 15:00 (Monday to Friday). The additional hours are made up flexibly across the week Company Pension Contribution - 4% after 3 months service Life Assurance and Income Protection Policy Enhanced Holiday, 25 days plus the bank holidays. After 3 years employment this increases by 1 day a year up to a max of 28 days Flexible holiday options with our Buy, Borrow, Carry Over & Give Back Holiday Policy Public Holiday - Flexible Leave Swap Day Enhanced Maternity / Adoption & Shared Paternity Pay Study Assistance and Study Leave Mental Health & Wellness leave Wellbeing program Gym & Cycle Schemes Free eye test vouchers Bring your pet to work days Employee of the Month & Year awards Lively social event calendar to include; beach BBQ's, Ice cream vans, family friendly events and epic Christmas parties! Opportunity to join our charity and sustainability teams with paid volunteer leave Become a champion for diversity and inclusion via our global DEI committee Every Moosie has Megamoose potential in our eyes and we have a range of programs to drive your continuous professional development Additional Information: Please submit your cover letter and CV, including details of your salary expectations and notice period Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact Moose Toys, quoting the job title and reference number. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to the company's careers page. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Qualified Accountant, Financial Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Finance Controller, Finance Director, Financial Compliance Officer, Financial Operations Manager, Accountancy Auditor, Senior Accountancy Auditor, Audit Senior, Finance Consultant, ACCA, AIA, ACA, CCAB Qualified, AAT Qualified may also be considered for this role.
Jul 22, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Finance Compliance Manager Location: St.Columb Major, Cornwall Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Contract (9 -12 months) Workdays: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 + Hybrid + Flexi About us: Moose Toys exists to make kids super happy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Our Cornwall team are Super proud to be consecutively recognised by Great Place To Work as being one of the UK's Best Workplace, to include Best Workplaces for Development, Women, and Wellbeing 2024. Not to mention all our fabulous global toy industry awards, most recently, Preschool Toy of the Year: Bluey 3-in-1 Transforming Plane Playset, Action Toy of the Year: Despicable Me 4 The Ultimate Fart Blaster and Best New Property: MrBeast Lab . The Role: Moose Toys are seeking a Finance Compliance Manager to join our team in Cornwall for a 9 to 12-month fixed term period. Working with the CFO - Europe, this role is responsible for Financial Compliance (Overseeing end-to-end finance operations processes and controls, Statutory Reporting, Transfer Pricing and Taxation, Royalty Reporting, VAT and Banking facilities) Working Capital Management and Treasury including Sales & Purchase Ledger Management. About you: Formally qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Advanced excel and data analysis skills Proven experience working in a similar role Very strong academic record and interpersonal skills Practice experience would be highly desirable Perks & Benefits: We are a family who prides ourselves on valuing team members. Offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs including: Our contracts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (1/2 hour paid lunch break) Hybrid -We offer work from home 2days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) depending on business needs We run a non-contractual flexi hours scheme whereby our core working hours are 10:00 - 15:00 (Monday to Friday). The additional hours are made up flexibly across the week Company Pension Contribution - 4% after 3 months service Life Assurance and Income Protection Policy Enhanced Holiday, 25 days plus the bank holidays. After 3 years employment this increases by 1 day a year up to a max of 28 days Flexible holiday options with our Buy, Borrow, Carry Over & Give Back Holiday Policy Public Holiday - Flexible Leave Swap Day Enhanced Maternity / Adoption & Shared Paternity Pay Study Assistance and Study Leave Mental Health & Wellness leave Wellbeing program Gym & Cycle Schemes Free eye test vouchers Bring your pet to work days Employee of the Month & Year awards Lively social event calendar to include; beach BBQ's, Ice cream vans, family friendly events and epic Christmas parties! Opportunity to join our charity and sustainability teams with paid volunteer leave Become a champion for diversity and inclusion via our global DEI committee Every Moosie has Megamoose potential in our eyes and we have a range of programs to drive your continuous professional development Additional Information: Please submit your cover letter and CV, including details of your salary expectations and notice period Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact Moose Toys, quoting the job title and reference number. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to the company's careers page. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Qualified Accountant, Financial Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Finance Controller, Finance Director, Financial Compliance Officer, Financial Operations Manager, Accountancy Auditor, Senior Accountancy Auditor, Audit Senior, Finance Consultant, ACCA, AIA, ACA, CCAB Qualified, AAT Qualified may also be considered for this role.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 22966 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level, with Accounting qualification or part qualified, relevant Accounting experience and solid local tax knowledge in the UK Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience Job status: Permanent, office based with 4 days WFH allowance per month Location: Central London Summary: This role is responsible for the financial accounting for the complex trading activities of the UK in accordance with the organization's accounting policies and all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. The work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using spreadsheets and the automated SAP accounting system. Accountant - What You'll be Doing: Financial Accounting Oversight the whole process of month-end and year-end closing. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Reviewing adjusting journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation schedule. Preparation of monthly financial report. Tax Compliance Review calculation of corporation tax payment, make sure proper approval is done and payment is made in timely manner. Reviewing monthly provision of corporation tax. Assist in annual corporation tax filing by reviewing tax data and coordination with tax agents and/or tax advisors. Review personal tax filing materials, including but not limited to completion of annual PSA tax report to HMRC, annual P11D Reports for HR Team. Review of quarterly VAT Returns and ensure timely submission. Assist in local and overseas tax compliance, including but not limited to senior accounting officer declaration, transfer pricing documentation, CBCR submission, tax strategy publication etc. Maintain record of local and overseas withholding tax filings. Liaison with local tax advisors or tax authorities. Closely communicate with accounting team leader in respect of potential tax implication among daily business transactions. Financial Analysis and Budgeting Preparing monthly forecast and annual financial budget plans. Prepare monthly analysis and presentation as required, provide informative comments to support management s decision. Others Assist in system configuration and optimisation with close communication with group consultants. Involvement in ad-hoc projects within Finance team. Perform other related duties as assigned. Accountant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Mandarin to native level, with fluent English Degree level education or equivalent level qualification Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting. Accounting profession qualification - part qualified eg ATT, ACCA or ACA or CIMA Knowledge of international/UK accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of UK taxation in terms of corporation tax, personal income tax and VAT. Sound understanding of tax principles. Knowledge of oil industry/trading environment preferred but not essential. Proficiency in computer to work with various systems and Microsoft packages. Familiar with SAP accounting systems preferred but not essential. It would be an advantage if the candidate has worked previously in an FSA regulated environment. Ability to use professional judgement and common sense in problem solving and decision making for accounting and taxation issues. Analytical mind, strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure at multiple deadlines. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 22966 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level, with Accounting qualification or part qualified, relevant Accounting experience and solid local tax knowledge in the UK Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience Job status: Permanent, office based with 4 days WFH allowance per month Location: Central London Summary: This role is responsible for the financial accounting for the complex trading activities of the UK in accordance with the organization's accounting policies and all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. The work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using spreadsheets and the automated SAP accounting system. Accountant - What You'll be Doing: Financial Accounting Oversight the whole process of month-end and year-end closing. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Reviewing adjusting journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation schedule. Preparation of monthly financial report. Tax Compliance Review calculation of corporation tax payment, make sure proper approval is done and payment is made in timely manner. Reviewing monthly provision of corporation tax. Assist in annual corporation tax filing by reviewing tax data and coordination with tax agents and/or tax advisors. Review personal tax filing materials, including but not limited to completion of annual PSA tax report to HMRC, annual P11D Reports for HR Team. Review of quarterly VAT Returns and ensure timely submission. Assist in local and overseas tax compliance, including but not limited to senior accounting officer declaration, transfer pricing documentation, CBCR submission, tax strategy publication etc. Maintain record of local and overseas withholding tax filings. Liaison with local tax advisors or tax authorities. Closely communicate with accounting team leader in respect of potential tax implication among daily business transactions. Financial Analysis and Budgeting Preparing monthly forecast and annual financial budget plans. Prepare monthly analysis and presentation as required, provide informative comments to support management s decision. Others Assist in system configuration and optimisation with close communication with group consultants. Involvement in ad-hoc projects within Finance team. Perform other related duties as assigned. Accountant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Mandarin to native level, with fluent English Degree level education or equivalent level qualification Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting. Accounting profession qualification - part qualified eg ATT, ACCA or ACA or CIMA Knowledge of international/UK accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of UK taxation in terms of corporation tax, personal income tax and VAT. Sound understanding of tax principles. Knowledge of oil industry/trading environment preferred but not essential. Proficiency in computer to work with various systems and Microsoft packages. Familiar with SAP accounting systems preferred but not essential. It would be an advantage if the candidate has worked previously in an FSA regulated environment. Ability to use professional judgement and common sense in problem solving and decision making for accounting and taxation issues. Analytical mind, strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure at multiple deadlines. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK&I are recruiting a senior finance business controller to be based from any of our UK&I offices. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including a company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership. Your mission • Delivery of efficient and effective strategic and operational financial leadership in support of the overall strategy and performance objectives of Business Unit (s) / Sector (s) . • Operate as a key member of the Management Team, and wider finance leadership group. • Provide comprehensive high quality analysis to aid and support business decision making with focus on the use, rather than preparation, of data. • Ensure compliance with Group and Segment specific business, financial and commercial procedures and policies. • Responsible for a significant, large or complex Business area or Multiple Business areas. Strategic Agenda Process • Contribute to the BAM Group vision and plan, translate this into a vision and plan for Finance. • Align key stakeholders around the Finance vision, strategy and plan and communicate it internally as well as externally. • Portfolio Analysis aggregate data on BAM portfolio, transforming information into portfolio optimization ideas and driving the need for fact-based decision making in policy setting. • M&A and Divestments - support the BAM group with making M&A and divestments decisions in the 'pre-deal' and 'post-deal' phases, providing considerations on funding acquisitions with debt & equity. Business Management & Support • Develop the capabilities, tools, techniques and models to enable finance to influence and drive better decision making in the organization. • Rationalize and improve the production of management reporting and analysis across processes, commercial policy, people and technology. • CAPEX Investments - supporting the Business area with analysis of and justification for CAPEX investments and post investment analysis. This includes supporting business cases and post-investments analysis, and drawing on lessons for future investments and budgeting. OP (Operating Plan) process • Set Sector or regional Operational Plan financial targets, in line with the Segment / Division strategic plans to enable the achievement of organizational performance goals. Establish the OP planning cycle which includes; • Ownership, management and communication of the timetable. • Provision of OP Sector templates and supporting guidance. • Providing the business with information to support the OP process. • Active involvement in the OP process including Sector reviews. • Set assumptions for revenue and cost levels and deliver the Strategic plan (SP) and Operating Plan (OP). • Project Control • Determine the critical success factors, opportunities, risks and performance indicators linked with project lifecycle stages. Provide guidance and challenge in reviews. • Project Reporting - develop standard reporting suite of project financial information to be used across the Sector • Tender Stage Gate Procedure (TSGP) - Assess the strategic goals regarding business development, pipeline quality and risk-return of tenders in the Tender Stage Gate Procedure. This includes: • Advice on whether or not to tender, analyse risks, margins and other key controls and monitor sign-off procedures, in line with Stage Gate guidance. • Position Paper Projects share position papers with the auditor, helping them understand the position taken on the Projects in line with accounting standards i.e. IFRS15." Who are we looking for? Senior Finance Professional. Significant PQ experience. Significant experience of finance roles in large complex organisations. In depth knowledge of sector related markets and regulatory environment. Significant experience of working directly alongside leadership teams in developing & delivering to strategy & business plans. Excellent understanding of the management systems, policies and processes that underpin a successful large complex enterprise. Leads, communicates and initiates improvements. Significant experience of developing strong internal and external relationships to drive individual and business performance. Significant leadership experience of functional roles within large complex organisations, projects and programmes. Able to set out & act as consultant to senior stakeholders on the political, business and economic issues affecting customers and the market. Significant experience shaping a customer focused business. Uses network to ensure commercial knowledge is topical. In-depth understanding of financial models and commercial business processes. Significant knowledge and evidence of setting a strategic agenda, portfolio & performance analysis & capex and business case analysis. Highly likely to have M&A experience. Significant knowledge and evidence of business planning, cost management (CTC), management reporting, statutory accountability & investment and accounting principles. Excellent knowledge on Accounting guidelines, IFRS and External reporting and can articulate to others. Significant knowledge and evidence of project budgeting & forecasting & reporting; risk and opp management & cash forecasting, likely on large complex projects. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around corp finance, bonds & guarantees, financial logistics, structured finance and Investment tenders. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around enterprise risk management, BRF and controls. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around tax strategy, filling, accounting, transfer pricing, JV's, indirect and payroll taxes and supply chain tax liabilities. Understanding and experience of critical finance transactional operations and underlying control points and best practice. Can communicate to others. Across full scope of P2P, R2R, O2C & Master data. Interest in and desire to drive wider business to adopt best practice information and digital literacy, digital content creation, problem solving in a data environment, data strategy and planning, data analytics and data visualisation. Understand information, data and content in a digital environment & can develop and manage decisions and choices that align to an organisations data strategy and business strategy. Can check data from multiple sources, define appropriate metrics and measures and develop analytics in applications. Apply knowledge to existing (and develop new) visualization solutions and dashboards for specific business techniques. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. Our recruitment process, what you need to know? BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK&I are recruiting a senior finance business controller to be based from any of our UK&I offices. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including a company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership. Your mission • Delivery of efficient and effective strategic and operational financial leadership in support of the overall strategy and performance objectives of Business Unit (s) / Sector (s) . • Operate as a key member of the Management Team, and wider finance leadership group. • Provide comprehensive high quality analysis to aid and support business decision making with focus on the use, rather than preparation, of data. • Ensure compliance with Group and Segment specific business, financial and commercial procedures and policies. • Responsible for a significant, large or complex Business area or Multiple Business areas. Strategic Agenda Process • Contribute to the BAM Group vision and plan, translate this into a vision and plan for Finance. • Align key stakeholders around the Finance vision, strategy and plan and communicate it internally as well as externally. • Portfolio Analysis aggregate data on BAM portfolio, transforming information into portfolio optimization ideas and driving the need for fact-based decision making in policy setting. • M&A and Divestments - support the BAM group with making M&A and divestments decisions in the 'pre-deal' and 'post-deal' phases, providing considerations on funding acquisitions with debt & equity. Business Management & Support • Develop the capabilities, tools, techniques and models to enable finance to influence and drive better decision making in the organization. • Rationalize and improve the production of management reporting and analysis across processes, commercial policy, people and technology. • CAPEX Investments - supporting the Business area with analysis of and justification for CAPEX investments and post investment analysis. This includes supporting business cases and post-investments analysis, and drawing on lessons for future investments and budgeting. OP (Operating Plan) process • Set Sector or regional Operational Plan financial targets, in line with the Segment / Division strategic plans to enable the achievement of organizational performance goals. Establish the OP planning cycle which includes; • Ownership, management and communication of the timetable. • Provision of OP Sector templates and supporting guidance. • Providing the business with information to support the OP process. • Active involvement in the OP process including Sector reviews. • Set assumptions for revenue and cost levels and deliver the Strategic plan (SP) and Operating Plan (OP). • Project Control • Determine the critical success factors, opportunities, risks and performance indicators linked with project lifecycle stages. Provide guidance and challenge in reviews. • Project Reporting - develop standard reporting suite of project financial information to be used across the Sector • Tender Stage Gate Procedure (TSGP) - Assess the strategic goals regarding business development, pipeline quality and risk-return of tenders in the Tender Stage Gate Procedure. This includes: • Advice on whether or not to tender, analyse risks, margins and other key controls and monitor sign-off procedures, in line with Stage Gate guidance. • Position Paper Projects share position papers with the auditor, helping them understand the position taken on the Projects in line with accounting standards i.e. IFRS15." Who are we looking for? Senior Finance Professional. Significant PQ experience. Significant experience of finance roles in large complex organisations. In depth knowledge of sector related markets and regulatory environment. Significant experience of working directly alongside leadership teams in developing & delivering to strategy & business plans. Excellent understanding of the management systems, policies and processes that underpin a successful large complex enterprise. Leads, communicates and initiates improvements. Significant experience of developing strong internal and external relationships to drive individual and business performance. Significant leadership experience of functional roles within large complex organisations, projects and programmes. Able to set out & act as consultant to senior stakeholders on the political, business and economic issues affecting customers and the market. Significant experience shaping a customer focused business. Uses network to ensure commercial knowledge is topical. In-depth understanding of financial models and commercial business processes. Significant knowledge and evidence of setting a strategic agenda, portfolio & performance analysis & capex and business case analysis. Highly likely to have M&A experience. Significant knowledge and evidence of business planning, cost management (CTC), management reporting, statutory accountability & investment and accounting principles. Excellent knowledge on Accounting guidelines, IFRS and External reporting and can articulate to others. Significant knowledge and evidence of project budgeting & forecasting & reporting; risk and opp management & cash forecasting, likely on large complex projects. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around corp finance, bonds & guarantees, financial logistics, structured finance and Investment tenders. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around enterprise risk management, BRF and controls. Very good awareness of and ability to actively engage with specialist and communicate risk and opportunity around tax strategy, filling, accounting, transfer pricing, JV's, indirect and payroll taxes and supply chain tax liabilities. Understanding and experience of critical finance transactional operations and underlying control points and best practice. Can communicate to others. Across full scope of P2P, R2R, O2C & Master data. Interest in and desire to drive wider business to adopt best practice information and digital literacy, digital content creation, problem solving in a data environment, data strategy and planning, data analytics and data visualisation. Understand information, data and content in a digital environment & can develop and manage decisions and choices that align to an organisations data strategy and business strategy. Can check data from multiple sources, define appropriate metrics and measures and develop analytics in applications. Apply knowledge to existing (and develop new) visualization solutions and dashboards for specific business techniques. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. Our recruitment process, what you need to know? BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
VANRATH are proud to exclusively represent this Global Professional Services firm who are seeking a highly experienced and driven Corporate Tax Director to join their dynamic Advisory team. This is a pivotal role where you will work on complex, high-profile tax advisory projects for both UK and global clients across a range of sectors. You will be leading engagements and collaborating with a strong team of experts, providing strategic tax solutions in a fast-paced, professional environment. What you will do: Lead and manage corporate tax advisory projects for a portfolio of UK and global clients. Provide expert guidance on complex tax issues, including international tax planning, M&A transactions, transfer pricing, and tax compliance strategies. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on all corporate tax matters. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth and development of the tax advisory practice. Mentor and lead a high-performing team of tax professionals. Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand services to existing and potential clients. What you will have: ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory. Proven expertise in UK corporate tax, with a strong understanding of international tax frameworks. Strong technical knowledge in areas such as transfer pricing, group restructurings, and cross-border tax issues. Experience managing large client portfolios and leading complex tax projects. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What is in it for you? Above Market Remuneration : The firm offer a highly competitive salary package that reflects the calibre of candidate they seek. Global and UK Projects : Exposure to high-profile and diverse projects with global impact. Strong Team : Join a high-performing team of professionals known for their technical excellence and collaborative approach. Exceptional Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous pension, flexible working arrangements, and much more. What's the next step? If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence. Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role: Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
VANRATH are proud to exclusively represent this Global Professional Services firm who are seeking a highly experienced and driven Corporate Tax Director to join their dynamic Advisory team. This is a pivotal role where you will work on complex, high-profile tax advisory projects for both UK and global clients across a range of sectors. You will be leading engagements and collaborating with a strong team of experts, providing strategic tax solutions in a fast-paced, professional environment. What you will do: Lead and manage corporate tax advisory projects for a portfolio of UK and global clients. Provide expert guidance on complex tax issues, including international tax planning, M&A transactions, transfer pricing, and tax compliance strategies. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on all corporate tax matters. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth and development of the tax advisory practice. Mentor and lead a high-performing team of tax professionals. Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand services to existing and potential clients. What you will have: ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory. Proven expertise in UK corporate tax, with a strong understanding of international tax frameworks. Strong technical knowledge in areas such as transfer pricing, group restructurings, and cross-border tax issues. Experience managing large client portfolios and leading complex tax projects. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What is in it for you? Above Market Remuneration : The firm offer a highly competitive salary package that reflects the calibre of candidate they seek. Global and UK Projects : Exposure to high-profile and diverse projects with global impact. Strong Team : Join a high-performing team of professionals known for their technical excellence and collaborative approach. Exceptional Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous pension, flexible working arrangements, and much more. What's the next step? If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence. Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role: Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.
