Tax Specialist - UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage tax compliance, planning, and analysis for their UK entities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and develop a key role.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage US tax filings and UK operational tax compliance.
- Support tax planning and analysis for projects and contracts.
- Assist with transfer pricing arrangements.
- Develop tax compliance management systems and internal controls.
- Work closely with business functions and corporate management.
- Opportunity to shape a key role within a growing organisation.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd is looking for a dedicated Tax Specialist to join their team in Almondsbury, Bristol. This permanent, full-time role is crucial for supporting the company's growth and involves managing a wide range of tax-related activities for Rheinmetall entities in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of all US tax filings for Rheinmetall entities, including Local, Corporate, VAT, Employee, and R&D Tax.
- Management of all local operational tax compliance, notices of payments, and tax audits for the Rheinmetall tax groups.
- Handling annual and periodic tax obligations, forecasts, and calculation of current and deferred taxes for financial statements, including tax reconciliations.
- Liaising with business functions and corporate management to provide tax-related analysis for internal decision-making processes.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all tax-related matters for the Rheinmetall group tax function.
- Assisting Rheinmetall companies in the UK with tax planning and tax analysis on projects and contracts, including the tax aspects of government contracts.
- Supporting the completion of transfer pricing arrangements and documentation.
- Contributing to the further development of the tax compliance management system and overseeing tax-related internal controls and SAO compliance requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Successfully completed business studies with a focus on taxes or a comparable training.
- Thorough knowledge of UK Statutory accounting regulations.
- A Masters in Taxation or completion of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam is preferred.
- Specific Tax qualifications are preferred.
- Several years of professional experience with sound knowledge of national and international tax law, ideally gained within a top-tier accounting firm, corporate, business consulting, or legal environment.
- A confident and engaging presence.
- Ability to effectively communicate with non-financial managers and personnel at all levels.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to join at an exciting time of company growth and develop this key role.
- A competitive salary with an annual performance-based incentive.
- 25 days of holiday, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
- Matched contribution pension scheme.
- Private Medical cover.
- Salary sacrifice benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and EV scheme.
- Flexible working hours with a split between home and office.