Tax Manager

Music is Universal
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary responsibility of the Tax Manager will be the management of compliance with Tax reporting requirements for Universal Music Group’s business units (BU) in the UK as well as providing advice on tax issues where required. The Tax Manager will establish and maintain strong relationships with the Global Tax and BU Finance teams to help effectively address business issues.
Reporting to: Head of UK Tax
Location: 4 Pancras Square
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the delivery of mixed tax portfolio covering corporate, employment, VAT and international taxes in order to ensure the Group’s compliance with Tax reporting requirements
Support the Head of UK Tax in the Group’s relationship with our CCM at the Large Business Office to maintain the desired risk level
Support tax audits of entities and deal with enquiries and/or requests from HMRC
Be a main point of contact and responsible for managing the relationship with Tax authorities and consultants in relation to all taxes
Provide support to the Group in respect of tax aspects of acquisition/disposals, restructurings or commercial arrangements
Provide tax advice to the business as required
Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and where planning opportunities arise, participate in their analysis and implementation
Assist in maintaining relevant tax regulations (including transfer pricing, SAO, CIR, CBCR, Pillar 2, Tax Strategy etc) on an ongoing basis
Build effective working relationships with other departments and functions
Understand the businesses, so that future tax developments can be transitioned in a timely manner
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Tax and/or accounting qualification with proven experience of mixed tax compliance experience likely gained in-house or in an accounting/consulting firm
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in an international team
Self-sufficient (able to work with ambiguity and complexity but without supporting infrastructure), whilst also being a good team player
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and an ability to build win-win working relationships internally and externally
Excellent organisational skills
Robust and able to manage in a rapidly changing environment and challenge the status quo
Act with integrity and credibility
DESIRABLE
Knowledge/Experience of the Music & Film Industries or business
Good communicator - must be able to convey tax technical issues in layman's terms
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
Job Category:Finance & Accounting