Tax Specialist in Cheadle

Location: Cheadle

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Together for Mental Wellbeing

Job Hours: Full-time

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Company Description

We’re Together – the market leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, we’ve been established since in 1974 and have built a team of over 750 colleagues, who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses achieve their property ambitions by making finance work for them.

We pride ourselves on our common-sense approach to lending and offer a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders. Our customers are central to everything we do and we work hard to support them to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers' property ambitions a reality.

We’re looking for great people from all backgrounds and experiences who love working together and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do – and that starts with our brilliantly different team of people.

Job Description

As a Tax Specialist , you will be involved in all tax-related matters within the Group, including maintaining and managing the Group’s tax policies, procedures, documentation and running tax related initiatives, such as large R&D claims or new Tax policy approaches.

You will be responsible for escalating and resolving any tax compliance deficiencies or incidents they may discover or be alerted to, as well as seeking advice on new situations to ensure compliance with current legislation.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure compliance with UK tax laws and regulations, including supporting the Group Financial Director under the SAO regime.

As a Tax Specialist , we are looking for someone to:

Manage and coordinate all aspects of the outsourced corporation tax compliance, including preparation of supporting information and review of tax returns

Manage VAT compliance activities, including preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely filing

Assist in the process of identifying and assessing R&D tax relief opportunities, working closely with external advisors and relevant departments to gather necessary information and documentation

Conduct tax planning and horizon scanning to anticipate and minimize tax liabilities and optimize the company's overall tax position

Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance

Provide expert tax advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, treasury, and senior management teams

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities

Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax provisions for financial reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional accounting qualification (, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and/or tax certification ( CTA) preferred

Proven experience working in a tax role within a financial services or similar regulated industry, with a strong understanding of UK tax laws and regulations

Demonstrated expertise in corporation tax, VAT, and R&D tax relief, including practical experience in preparing and reviewing tax returns and claims

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax legislation and provide practical solutions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Proficiency in tax software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel

Additional Information

Benefits working at Together

26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays

Buy & sell holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Matched pension contribution

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Health cash plan

Private medical insurance

Free access to company holiday homes

Travel season ticket loans

Ride to work scheme

Free local gym access

Local bar / restaurant discounts

Together Money embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

We care that you have a great experience with us at Together, if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know and we’ll do all we can.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

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About Together for Mental Wellbeing

together-uk.org

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

(Our LinkedIn page is monitored 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri excluding bank holidays.)

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

For more information, visit www.together-uk.org