Tax Specialist - Direct Tax, UK&I

Location : Goregaon East Shift Timings : General Shift Context and main issues Compliance deadlines managing and preparation of direct tax returns and relevant group and statutory reporting Process improvement identify efficiencies and improvements to the tax compliance process Knowledge and skills keeping up to date on technical tax matters / training and application to the role Knowledge and skills keeping up to date with business developments across Sodexo and incorporating this knowledge into the compliance process. Relationships and reach developing relationships with key internal stakeholders. Main assignments Preparation of the corporate income tax returns for all UK and ROI legal entities. Preparation of tax disclosure notes for statutory accounts for all UK and ROI legal entities Preparation of monthly tax journals, half-yearly and annual group reporting. Preparation of ETR forecast Preparation of the calculation of the corporate tax payments for UK and ROI legal entities Liaison with other departments, such as Finance Shared Services and Financial Controllers, to resolve errors / queries in relation to the returns. On-going review of processes to identify efficiencies and improvements/automation and provide recommendations to Senior Manager Direct Tax Support in the preparation of indirect tax returns such as CIS, RCT, VAT returns if required. Maintain up to date tax process notes. Delivery of PLC and CLC adherence day to day Responsible for ensuring the annual SAO corporate tax documentation is updated and testing programme performed. Responsible for running and reconciling tax balance sheet accounts, for discussion and review with the Senior Manager Direct Tax Support to Senior Manager Direct Tax in relation to on-going queries / ad-hoc projects. Keep up to date with tax technical developments for CPD and supporting the team. Accountabilities Corporate tax returns completed, submitted and paid on time and to the appropriate standard. Process improvement and automation liaising internally to further streamline and automate the preparation of statutory returns. No corporate tax compliance penalties. Effective management of compliance timetable Develop and maintain good relationships with the wider business and Porto Shared Service Centre Demonstration of increased tax technical knowledge and application. Person Specification Bachelors degree in relevant subject, equivalent to UK 2:1 minimum Accountancy qualification (equivalent to UK AAT/ACCA) Industry experience in a tax team in a national or multi-national organization. Minimum 3 years of direct tax experience Preparation of UK tax returns Excellent and up to date technical knowledge Advanced Microsoft, SAP, HFM and general systems proficiency Able to leverage technical knowledge (tax, accounting, plus software packages) Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at different levels throughout the UK & ROI business Flexible, adaptable, proactive Managing multiple demands, process simultaneously, keep on track Organized and methodical Desirable CiOT qualified (or relevant equivalent - preferred) Indirect tax experience (preparation of VAT returns) Irish tax experience Knowledge of OneSource Direct and Indirect tax software Able to demonstrate practical process and system knowledge. .