Assistant Tax Manager - 6 month FTC

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Assistant Tax Manager to join our in-house tax team on a 6-month basis.

As the Assistant Tax Manager, you will be involved in a wide range of tax-related activities including Corporate Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing covering the UK and numerous jurisdictions around the world. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our Tax Department, our Finance department and other key internal stakeholders as well as our external tax advisors to ensure efficient management of tax compliance and reporting activities globally.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in international taxes as well as building on your UK experience within a fast paced global business.

The role will be based in our Edinburgh office with the flexibility to work from home as per our internal policy.

Principal Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Assist with UK and International corporate tax computations and returns.
• Preparation and submission of UK and International VAT/GST returns.
• Arrange and monitor tax filing and payment obligations to ensure tax compliance obligations are met globally.
• Reconciliation of direct tax/indirect tax accounts on our accounting system.
• Prepare quarterly transfer pricing adjustments across the group.
• Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation for the group.
• Assist with general tax queries and requests from all business units worldwide and internal stakeholders.
• Work alongside our global tax advisors or auditors to provide the necessary data and review any queries raised.
• Preparation of supporting Withholding tax documents across our business.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with general administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tax experience in industry and/or similar positions
• Experience of the following applications: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Association of Tax Technician qualification (Desirable)
• Chartered Institute of Tax (Desirable)

You will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Oral/Written communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Willingness to take on new work
• Interact well with all levels within the business
• Organised

Equal Opportunities

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