Tax Manager

at  IQGeo

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Accountant (2-5 years PQE) with a recognised accounting body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) having specialised in tax in practice
• 2+ years post qualified experience in industry, ideally in a software company, or similar R&D heavy industry, with a tax position
• Must have experience of working in a multinational group
• Advanced MS Excel skills, competent using MS Word, PowerPoint
• Experience of using a complex ERP system
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly
• Ability to build positive working relationships

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Tax and Treasury Manager to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Group with tax, treasury, and other operational responsibilities of the finance function. The successful candidate will also have the chance to contribute to reporting, accounting, and system and process improvements. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on new challenges
You will be the ‘go to’ person within Finance for tax queries and will be expected to keep abreast of current and emerging tax legislation both general and company specific on all areas of tax accounting and planning. Reporting into the Finance Director in Cambridge, you will be expected to develop and maintain the company tax strategy and be responsible for all company communication with tax authorities and other Group and Regional stakeholders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for group tax strategy, including maximising use of brought forward tax losses
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for UK and other European companies in the group (monthly and quarterly).
• Preparation of year-end tax computations and filing of returns for the Group and UK subsidiaries ensuring all reporting and submission deadlines are met and all available reliefs are maximised and captured.
• Ownership of the tax notes for Group and individual statutory accounts. Provide relevant explanations to external auditors as part of the annual statutory audit.
• Provide financial information to external advisors for tax reporting and annual Corporation Tax returns for overseas entities (currently Belgium, Germany, USA, Canada, Japan and Malaysia)
• Coordinate tax payments ensuring all are made within required deadlines.
• Manage RDEC tax claim, and preparation of all documentation
• Working with local accountants to ensure timely submission and review of annual returns eg. PAYE Settlement Agreement, P11D.
• Responsible for transfer pricing policy for all companies within the Group and ensuring WHT exemptions are in place on a world-wide-basis.
• Managing all relevant tax registrations for new companies in the Group.
• Forecast and review operational cash flows including management of cash balances and deposits.
• Manage currency exposures and help to put in place a hedging strategy, managing all hedging instruments going forward.
• Quarterly RCF covenant review, and work closely with Group finance team on RCF reporting requirements.
• Preparation of board papers on tax and treasury strategy, and maintenance of risk appetite metrics for the Group.
• Manage relationships, mandates, documentation and onboarding with banks and other counterparties