Senior Associate - UK & Europe Tax

NAB City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Purpose

• To carry out activities to assist in managing the tax compliance & reporting for NAB\’s UK and Europe operations.
• To assist in the preparation of compliant tax returns and financial reporting within relevant timeframes and lodgement dates.
• To assist in managing tax risks in accordance with NAB\’s Group Tax Policy and overall Risk Management Framework.
• Support the Manager – UK & Europe Tax in developing a culture of continuous improvement within Group Tax.

Capabilities, Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Digital Innovator – actively challenge the status quo, embrace new tools and technologies and apply them to finance processes
• Strong process improvement capability in driving successful implementation of process re-engineering initiatives
• Risk Management – Implement change whilst maintaining effective controls and governance
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving skills – can apply sound logic to break down problems and recommend solutions
• Personal development – foster and take advantage of continuous learning opportunities

Skills

• Strong analytical skills – ability to use Microsoft tool suite to analyse complex financial and non financial structures/data and apply sound and logical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills – growth mindset, highly motivated, ability to manage tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication skills – ability to work collaboratively and presenting outcomes in a clear and concise manner.

Experience

• 4+ years experience in corporate and/or VAT tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Strong tax technical skills with experience in how this translates to compliance and reporting outcomes.
• Financial Services industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience with compliance and risk management frameworks preferred.

Qualification Requirements

• Professional accounting qualifications (or in final stages of completion)

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of tax return and tax financial reporting disclosures.
• Effective identification of any issues, and/or escalations pertaining to those activities, through to resolution;
• Manage and operate tax controls in line with policy requirements;
• Continual assessment of processes, outputs and controls to help progress the team toward best practice operational excellence

Key Stakeholders

• NAB Australia – Heads of Tax/ Group Tax
• HMRC;
• UK Finance;
• Business Partners;
• External tax advisers

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribution to meeting of all external tax compliance & reporting obligations within due dates;
• Contribution to improvements and enhancements identified and implemented to achieve process improvements while adherence to strong risk culture;

Key Decisions

Support the Manager – UK and Europe Tax in discharging the requirements of the Group Tax Policy as it relates to NAB UK and NAB Europe.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. At NAB, we\’re intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect.

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. To be eligible to apply, you must have UK citizenship or UK working rights.