Praxis is an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration, and yacht services to companies, individuals, and families across the world.
Our expertise and experience are driven by recruiting and retaining the brightest and best, creating a culture that allows people to thrive. Our independence encourages an open culture where every voice is valued. We care about creating an environment that hears, supports, and shares openly with all our people.
Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, fostering an environment of openness and respect where everyone feels valued.
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Our central services team provides support across technology & business systems, marketing & communications, finance & accounting, compliance & risk, HR, facilities, and administration, working with colleagues across our global network.
Job summary:
This role oversees the client tax compliance & reporting services. The individual will manage the Group's client entity tax reporting functions, ensuring compliance with all relevant obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities include reviewing tax advice, supporting business operations, and working with senior management to develop tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Job accountabilities:
- Set goals for the function aligning with the Group strategy to ensure high-quality support.
- Collaborate with Directors and Relations Partners across jurisdictions to set fees and billing responsibilities to ensure profitability.
- Provide technical tax expertise and develop recommendations for change.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of UK, Guernsey, Jersey, IOM, and BVI company tax returns.
- Manage other tax compliance requirements, including VAT and ATED, for companies and trusts in those jurisdictions.
- Supervise the filing of the Group's tax returns in the UK and Crown Dependencies.
- Oversee offshore trust IHT returns, stockpiled gains reports, and income calculations.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries, minimizing financial and reputational risks.
- Lead and develop the tax team, providing guidance and support for high performance.
- Oversee tax training and support staff to stay updated on legislative changes.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide tax-related support for operations and transactions.
- Develop and implement internal tax policies and procedures.
- Stay updated on tax legislation and best practices, recommending process improvements.
Minimum education and experience:
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- CTA qualification or similar.
- 8-10 years of progressive tax compliance experience, including leadership roles.
- Experience with UK company and trust tax is essential.
Required skills:
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Leadership in setting organizational culture and values.
- Deep knowledge of policies, regulations, and legislation affecting client services.
- Influence across jurisdictions for business benefit.
- Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Additional information:
All team members are expected to uphold our core values: We inspire, We listen, We trust, We succeed together.
To apply:
Apply early; successful candidates will be contacted promptly.
Our commitment to diversity:
We encourage bringing your full self to work. Praxis Group values diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.