Tax Adviser in England

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The individual will be a key member of the Group Tax team working on the tax accounting, advisory and compliance for a multi‑national group operating in over 60 countries. Important parts of the role will be having responsibility for preparing and submitting the UK corporation tax computations, calculation of UK current and deferred tax provisions, supporting with the preparation of the group’s transfer pricing documentation and country‑by‑country reporting, as well as inputting into tax aspects of wider business activities.

Upon joining, the Tax Adviser will report to the Head of Tax & Internal Audit on an interim basis. Following the return of the Group Tax Manager from maternity leave, reporting responsibilities will transition to the Group Tax Manager.

What you will be doing

• Preparation and submission of UK tax computations and returns for the group, including CIR, CFCs, Capital Allowances, monitoring UK tax payments and preparing Local Files for the UK group. The role will involve working closely with the UK finance teams and this role is key to ensuring an accurate and efficient UK tax compliance process.
• Preparation of the UK current and deferred tax provisions, which form part of the submission to Agility as part of the group annual report and for the UK statutory accounts of the subsidiaries. In addition, preparing and monitoring forecast UK tax expense and payments.
• Working as part of the Group Tax team to help reviewing the group’s quarterly accounting positions and group reporting, as well as tax forecasts on a regular basis and assisting with the tax aspects of financial reporting to our stakeholders.
• As the group operates in over 60 different countries throughout the world, the role offers the individual the chance to undertake tax technical research and analysis, to support on ad‑hoc tax queries and develop knowledge and experience of international taxes, as required.
• Preparation of the group transfer pricing documentation, compliance with country‑by‑country reporting requirements and considerations for Pillar 2 reporting.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• Experience at senior associate /assistant manager grade of preparing UK corporate tax computations using specialist tax software.
• Tax accounting experience.
• Fully qualified accountant and/or tax adviser preferred; part‑qualified candidates may be considered if pursuing a relevant qualification eligible for supervision under the Qualification Supervisor.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of tax governance processes that impact a large multi‑national group.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Application Instructions

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance

Industries: Airlines and Aviation