Assistant Tax Manager

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview:

This role is to support the activities of the Tax team. The role will suit a candidate either (i) seeking to make a first move in-house or (ii) looking to develop through exposure to the tax matters impacting a UK headquartered business in the financial services sector, with a particular focus on international issues. The role offers a good grounding in core aspects of the Tax team's work, whilst allowing the opportunity for growth and involvement in the wider range of tax matters impacting the group.

Role Responsibilities:

Tax advisory work including:

• Undertaking research and analysis of tax technical matters.
• Work with other members of the tax team to support transfer pricing policy, documentation and testing.
• Support on project and ad hoc tax work.

Corporation tax compliance including:

• Preparation of UK corporation tax returns.
• Support for the implementation of Pillar 2 (global minimum tax).

VAT compliance including:

• Support the in-house preparation of UK VAT returns.
• Management of the preparation of other EMEA VAT returns and related filings, working alongside local advisors.
• Work closely with the Senior Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) to support UK and international VAT advisory queries and projects.

Employment tax compliance including:

• Manage the preparation of the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return.
• Support the preparation of Short Term Business Visitors returns, including liaising with Operations and Finance.
• Work closely with the Senior International Tax Manager on business and HR queries relating to global mobility.

Tax reporting including:

• Preparation of tax disclosures for the statutory accounts of subsidiaries in the EMEA region.
• Support of the Group's consolidated tax reporting and forecasting.
• Work closely with other colleagues in the Finance and Operations teas to enable them to efficiently support the work of the Tax team, and vice versa.

Sundry other duties as needed in support of the work of the Tax team including identification and implementation of process improvements.

Experience / Competences:

• Tax compliance experience in at least one area of corporation tax, employment tax or VAT matters.
• Some technical knowledge of tax and its application to commercial activities.
• Experience with Alphatax or similar corporation tax return software would be helpful.
• Tax accounting skills, including knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, would be helpful.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified. CTA qualification also beneficial.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, adaptable and resilient.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Results oriented with personal accountability, and great team player.
• Attention to detail, quality and control.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, ensuring quality and meeting deadlines.
• Conscientious, self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and goal orientated.
• Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required.

Role band & level: Professional, 5

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London