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We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world’s top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-growing, founder-led company.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the companies tax advisor network and flow of information for tax computation preparation for the trading subsidiary entities in the following countries:- UK (head office and hold co) US Germany UAE Japan Hong Kong China Korea Portugal
Preparation of the UK tax computations and calculation of quarterly installments payments for future years tax computations (including R&D tax relief claim)
Oversee US state & federal taxes and US sales tax processing requirements. This is supported by local advisors
Maintain transfer pricing documentation and review recharge policies/processes
Preparation of the corporation and deferred tax accruals in the consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis in accordance with GAAP. Preparation of tax provisions for the year end audit and accounts
Support GFC/CFO in tax planning and optimizing the Group’s effective tax rate
Process oversight to ensure that VAT & Sales/Use tax returns are submitted accurately and in time by the local finance teams
Lead response to tax investigations (for both direct & indirect taxation) across all geographies. These would normally be supported by local finance staff and local tax advisors
Maintain transfer pricing documentation and oversea accounting recharges between subsidiaries
Act as in-house expert on payroll tax issues in relation to compensation, benefits in kind and assist in clearly defining the areas where activity may not be deductible for certain taxes and communicating this appropriately
Oversight of the preparation of UK PSA filings
Oversight of contractor status across geographies (eg. IR35 UK, 1099 filings US ect.)
Lead tax compliance initiatives (including UK SAO obligations) and maintain a tax risk register to ensure that where there are risks they are properly assessed and reviewed by the board
Supporting the GFC/CFO with the decision-making process and any ad hoc requests
Drive ad-hoc tax and ERP system project work
Support the annual financial statement audit process on the tax side including in close interaction with external tax advisors and our auditors
Requirements:
Strong academic credentials and an advanced tax qualification is essential. Further to this an accounting qualification would be highly desirable but not essential
Experience in a tax advisory function and/or in a tax department in an international business is important. Evidence of having dealt with tax authorities in a professional capacity is also necessary
International exposure to both direct and indirect tax (corp tax, payroll taxes, VAT , sales tax) challenges
Some exposure to US tax environment is highly desirable
Technically strong and update to date knowledge of tax legislation
Excellent excel skills
The drive and resilience to deliver excellent service amidst tight timelines and changing circumstances
Growth mindset: the ability to develop in your role over time and view setbacks as learning opportunities
Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus
Nice to have:
Some exposure to US tax environment
Fluency in a relevant foreign language
What we offer:
Variable bonus compensation
4% matched pension contribution on qualified earnings
Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance
25 vacation days, 8 bank holidays, and business closure over the Christmas break
Option to WFH Thursday & Friday
State-of-the-art office with amenities in the City of London