UK Tax Consultant

Your new company Our client is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. Your new role What you will do as a UK Tax Consultant You will support the Senior UK Tax Manager in the management of the UK tax affairs of our client, and act as a key member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax team. In the context of the commitments made in the firm's externally published Tax Policy in relation to its approach to the management of its tax affairs, the role is responsible for assisting in the delivery of UK tax compliance work needed to meet the firm's filing and payment obligations, and advising the business on UK direct and indirect tax matters. This will include: Preparation of Partnership tax computations, which include the worldwide 'Trading Income' (profits c. £400m+) of the primary LLP entities, and submission of the partnership tax returns to HM Revenue & Customs. Preparation of UK tax computations for various other UK and non-UK partnerships and timely submission of tax returns. Preparation of corporate tax and other returns for the LLP's subsidiary corporate entities. Key role in the year-end closing process, including assisting in the preparation of Deferred Tax calculations. Assisting in the tax accounting and preparation of the tax notes for disclosure of the firm's statutory accounts. Completion of quarterly VAT returns - including partial exemption calculations where applicable. Advising partners and finance teams on complex VAT matters. Involvement in ad hoc projects, e.g. tax digitalisation, employment tax aspects, process improvements etc. Assisting in the release cycles for partner tax reserves. What you will have Experienced in the preparation of UK tax computations. Strong analytical and numeracy skills with an ability to focus on detail. . In particular, strong IT skills eg excel. The ability to analyse complex technical tax matters and provide clear and accurate advice. Experience of submitting corporate and partnership tax returns online using tax software packages, including Alphatax and CCH Personal Tax or similar. The role will involve interactions with partners, external tax advisers, finance teams and other support functions. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with these stakeholders will therefore be critical. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues and more broadly in London and Belfast, as well as with colleagues in other teams located across the globe. The ability to communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Knowledge of tax issues affecting professional partnerships. An appropriate professional financial qualification is essential; ACA/CTA or equivalent. What you'll get in return What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our clients' employees. Some of these benefits include: Our occupational pension scheme, Group income protection cover, Private medical insurance, Mental health resources and free apps, Health and wellbeing services include GP services, Emergency back-up care support, Parental and special leave, Holiday entitlement increases with length of service, Holiday trading, Online discounts Lifestyle management services. 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, or call us now. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: tax aca cta Benefits: 52000