Tax Manager

Law firm - LeedsNew opportunity to join the expanding Accounts team at this International Law firm.Reporting to the Group Tax Director, the individual will be involved in direct tax compliance, planning and advisory work, indirect tax compliance and staff training. You will be responsible for the initial preparation of UK LLP Group tax returns to HMRC, including UK LLP income tax computations and UK corporation tax returns.The Tax Manager will assist the Group Tax Director in managing the direct tax compliance processes and returns throughout the UK LLP Group, working with accounting teams from offices in Europe and Australia.You will also develop processes to make tax compliance more efficient. Additionally, you will review changes in UK and foreign tax legislation and assess how these changes may affect the UK LLP Group, with responsibility to advise on issues arising from new tax legislation. You will take the lead on tax audits, responding to relevant authorities and assessing any changes required following closure of an audit. You will be in charge of analysis and preparation of the VAT returns for all UK VAT registered entities in the UK LLP Group. You will prepare and submit the PAYE Settlement Agreement to HMRC on an annual basis, and co-ordinate the payment of any tax liability arising from this, as well as provide support to the Payroll and Benefits Team.The Tax Manager will also be available to assist other parts of the Finance team as required. The position requires a diligent individual who maintains a detailed knowledge base through continuing professional development. The Tax Manager will be required to explain details of tax and processes, for the benefit of the UK LLP, so maintaining current knowledge is vital. You You will be ATT-qualified (or hold another Tax qualification) with experience of accounting and tax in a professional services environment. You will have an understanding of UK and international tax legislation, and interaction with Accounting Standards, as well as a very good level of awareness of the tax issues likely to be encountered in international jurisdictions, particularly those in which the UK LLP Group operates.TPBN1_UKTJ