Location – London (open to flexible working)
Tax departments today face more challenges than ever before. Against the backdrop of these, the challenges, the top issue on the minds of tax and finance directors, is how to operate efficient and effective tax departments.
The role
In our client’s Tax Technology and Transformation team you’ll get the opportunity to use and build upon your experience in strategy and process consulting, data management, implementation of tax IT systems and building tax requirements into ERPs and finance processes to help clients manage the strategic as well as practical, everyday issues of operating and improving the performance of their tax departments.
Key responsibilities
- Develop tax technology plans with goals, build and deployment strategies and performance measurements for clients
- Assist with creating and developing high-impact tools and materials to support the varied client work and assignments across TTT such as thought leadership, diagnostics, internal user guides and blueprints
- Support a variety of client projects, from working on tax operating model design to deploying the latest AI tools for client tax processes.
- Think commercially focusing on understanding client issues and pain points and assisting in developing cost effective solutions across process, people, data and technology
- Review and record clients’ processes, systems & pain points with a focus on spotting blockers, analysing root causes & advising on/ implementing solutions
- Manipulate and analyse client data using technology and designing insightful dashboards to present insights in an easy-to-understand and client friendly manner
- Use and develop technology skills (e.g. coding, MS Power Platform, Alteryx, etc.) to help maintain and improve automation tools developed by the team
- Continuously educate yourself to develop in-depth technology skills and learn about latest technologies
Skills and attributes
Candidates would ideally have a range of the below skills, however not all are essential
- Management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken
- Strong and motivated team player
- Supporting with the operational management of the team and also through managing employee development and assignments
- Excellent communicator in a range of situations
- Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards
- Effective time management – ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines
- Proven ability to create innovative solutions to help increase efficiencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven experience of interest self-development and independent learning with technology
- Experience of presenting to clients and senior external stakeholders
- A good understanding of tax compliance & tax reporting
- Coding skills, SQL or knowledge of technology tools (MS Power Platforms, Alteryx or similar)
To qualify for the role you must have
- Experience in the profession and be interested in specialising in one or more of the following areas:
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Accounting and finance
- Development and/or implementation of technology solutions
- Finance or tax performance improvement
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Preferably be ACA/CTA or other local equivalent qualifications
- Experience of coaching and developing more junior team members
- Experience of managing large and complex projects
What our client looks for
Our client’s services are different from other tax advisory services and typical assignments that you may get involved with include:
- Tax Data Management – improving the quality of data received by the tax function, and implementing software tools to make the processing and reporting of tax data more efficient
- Provisioning and tax reporting solutions – implementing software solutions along with process and controls re-design that support the automating of effective global tax provisioning and reporting processes.
- Insourcing/Outsourcing – developing models for all or portions of the tax compliance and reporting needs of a company
- Workflow & information management – setting up processes and technology tools to provide greater control over global tax deadlines and risks in a more efficient manner
- Tax Function Diagnostic and Benchmarking – assessing the tax function against leading practices to identify and prioritise areas of improvement.
The work requires you to work closely with clients’ businesses so you’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of finance or tax performance improvements methodologies having an understanding of ERP software (SAP, Oracle). Specific experiences which are not mandatory, but would benefit applicants include:
- Experience of applying your technology skills and knowledge either as part of a client project, business development or to help improve the team’s internal ways of working.
- You work well with limited supervision, manage your time well, are a good communicator and manage your deadlines.
- You enjoy working with other team members, learn from their experience and pass on your knowledge and experience.
- You enjoy working with junior team members and helping them in the development of their skills and achieving their goals.
Benefits to you
Our client offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Their comprehensive package includes support for flexible working and career development, and you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, they offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Our client is committed to being an inclusive employer and they are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. They strive to achieve the right balance for their people, enabling them to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
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