Corporate Tax Execution Associate - Edinburgh

Wilkinson & Associates is partnering with a global asset management organisation based in Edinburgh to help source a Corporate Tax Execution Associate.

This role will report to the Corporate Tax Operations manager and will be responsible for ensuring the day to day running of EMEA Corporate Tax compliance and accounting activities. The individual will also work closely with the London based Corporate Tax Policy team and third-party advisors throughout Europe.

Additionally, this role offers opportunity to develop knowledge of UK & Overseas tax regimes and USGAAP, IFRS & local territory tax accounting, specifically from a global financial services perspective.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter to join a distinguished company which offers development and cross training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring timely and accurate provision of data for non-UK EMEA CIT returns and liaison with third party advisors to prepare and then review the returns for submission.
• Preparation of UK CIT return computations.
• Ensuring payment of all EMEA Tax liabilities as and when they arise.
• Preparation of USGAAP Tax provisions for all EMEA entities on a monthly basis.
• Reconciliation of USGAAP Tax balance sheet accounts all EMEA entities on a monthly basis.
• Preparation of annual statutory reporting requirements for all EMEA entities.
• Preparation of quarterly statutory reporting requirements for certain UK entities.
• Promptly responding to CIT queries from numerous stakeholders; business facing, external advisers, Tax authorities, audit, etc.
• Involvement in project work as required.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA Qualified, or equivalent, with a strong academic record.
• Experience preferably in Financial Services (Asset Management industry beneficial but not essential).
• High level of technical skills, in excel and general ledger applications (knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management would be beneficial).
• Experiences in preparing/reviewing CIT returns.
• Knowledge of current tax legislation/issues (non-UK in addition to UK would be beneficial).
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple work-streams with varied deadlines.