Purpose of the role:
To provide, implement and operate a comprehensive tax compliance service that meets the needs of clients. This will include the preparation, submission and agreement of tax returns and the provision of all related ancillary services to ensure client tax compliance
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the operation of the Tax department through the diarising, checking, delegating and controlling of workloads, ensuring a professional service is provided to clients (internal and external) and intermediaries
- Assist in the review of new Tax legislation and implementation of any changes relevant for clients, and assisting in the drafting of policies and procedures
- Responsible for the preparation of client tax returns to the appropriate tax jurisdiction (UK and Jersey) in accordance with the requirements of each jurisdiction; review returns for completeness and accuracy, evaluate the tax impact of current or proposed activities, transactions, policies or procedures
- Ensure the spirit of the business is engendered and shared within the Group
- Retention of existing clients: provide a value added service and a high standard of client care
- Promote within the business the range of services available from a tax perspective and where possible identify new business opportunities
Skills required:
- A relevant AML/Compliance professional qualification (ICA Diploma)
- Risk and compliance experience
- Knowledge of current regulatory requirements
- An understanding of complex structures including companies and trusts
- Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional AML/CFT legislation and regulatory requirements would be desirable
- Understanding of risk factors and escalation processes