Finance Manager Tax

Tax Manager

Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you’re in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further. Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings—plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.

Your impact

We are recruiting a UK Tax Manager to join our in-house tax team. You will come on board at a truly exciting time. Working as part of a growing tax team, you will:

• Be the main contact for UK corporation tax issues.
• Co-ordinate contact between internal contributors and external advisors.
• Have the ability to expand and grow the role.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a role their own. You will be running point for the UK but will also learn and develop new skills and have the ability to broaden the role as you see fit. You will get exposure to a wide range of different tax and commercial issues, working with the tax team and learning about the wider Travelport business.

Responsibilities

UK Direct Tax

• Prepare UK corporation tax filings (inc CIR) in Onesource Corporate Tax. Seek to identify and implement process improvements.
• Monitor impacts and opportunities of UK tax legislation changes.
• Identify and implement local tax planning opportunities to ensure that appropriate tax reliefs are obtained to reduce taxes paid while maintaining consistency with Travelport's UK Tax Strategy (eg R&D, capital allowances, etc.)
• Provide input on UK aspects of wider group tax planning/projects.
• Assist with tax audits and communicating with HMRC.
• Take ownership of the Group's Senior Accounting Officer requirements, Corporate Criminal Offence and Failure to Prevent Fraud requirements.
• Manage group payments, group relief schedules and HMRC elections.
• Coordinate and facilitate HMRC's Business Risk Reviews which includes liaison with the HR & Payroll teams.

Other Direct Tax

• Manage and co-ordinate tax filings which are prepared by external advisors in the EMEA region - Ireland, South Africa and jurisdictions with UK Branches (Israel, Portugal, Egypt and UAE).
• Manage tax payments and tax balance sheet reconciliations.

Tax Reporting

• Prepare tax disclosures in the UK/Irish financial statements in accordance with FRS102.
• Group reporting - calculate UK taxable income/CIR for on a quarterly basis uploading into TRCS tax reporting software.
• Support the wider group US GAAP reporting as and when required.

Other

• Management of CT61 returns and associated withholding tax obligations.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, external auditors and HMRC.
• Support the wider tax team with international tax compliance and advisory work if required.
• Drive the preparation of local files for portfolio companies and ensure alignment with the Group TP model with the guidance of Director, International Tax.

Could this be you?

You may already work in-house and be looking for a more challenging role, or be in practice looking for your first in-house opportunity. Either way, we would love to hear from you if you have the following skills:

• Strong UK Corporation Tax experience.
• Qualified Accountant/CTA qualified.
• A team player that thrives on partnership and collaboration.
• Someone who likes to take ownership and make things happen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Curious with the ability to adapt and grow.

Benefits and Culture

Discover why our teams love working here. Our benefits package includes 25 days annual leave per annum, plus Christmas working days (office shutdown), hybrid working model, pension contribution, private medical, life assurance and personal travel insurance. We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance.

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EEO and About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.

About Us

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem. Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities. We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before. Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.