Corporate Tax Analyst - AVP in London

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Tax Analyst, AVP (EMEA) to be based in our London office, reporting to the Head of International Tax. This role supports the European platform and offers broad exposure to international corporate tax compliance, reporting, advisory work and strategic project work within a diversified global financial services organisation. It is well suited to a tax professional seeking increased responsibility, technical breadth and stakeholder interaction within an in-house environment.

This role will encompass support and assistance in relation to International Corporate Tax compliance, reporting and advisory work. Corporate tax support with Projects will also be a key component of the role.

The candidate will have experience of international corporate tax issues, be a self-starter and a clear communicator with all levels of management. The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently and pro-actively with Wells Fargo business lines, legal entities, and functional support groups.

In this role, you will:

• Support the European platform, the successful candidate will find an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to all aspects of international corporate tax issues of a diversified financial services company.
• Support the International Tax team in respect of the responsibilities outlined below, as well as the wider International Tax team as and when required.
• Ensuring accurate and timely reported tax disclosures in financial statements and management accounts, for the EMEA Corporate Tax Lead’s review.
• Preparing tax update slide packs as and when required to be presented at board and management committee meetings.
• Managing the compliance process for EMEA entities, including preparing UK and Irish corporate tax computations and returns, liaising with Finance colleagues to produce iXBRL formatted accounts, and filing corporate tax returns or supervising local agents in EMEA to perform these services.
• Calculating and advising tax accruals, tax payments and UK group relief.
• Liaising closely with Transfer Pricing colleagues, and local teams such as Finance, Indirect Taxes, Legal, Treasury, Compliance and Risk as required.
• Responding to and resolve EMEA tax authorities’ enquiries in a timely manner.
• Implementing process efficiencies to facilitate and enhance tax compliance.
• Assisting with the provision of tax support for ad hoc queries, with advice to different parts of the business as they develop new products and initiatives.
• Reviewing changes to tax legislation and consider impact for Wells Fargo’s EMEA entities, including drafting tax memoranda.
• Assisting with corporate tax technical analysis and input to key projects and restructuring initiatives.
• Acting as a technical expert on direct tax matters for key stakeholders.
• Supporting the management and maintenance of the tax governance and controls framework from a Corporate Tax perspective.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Corporate Tax, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education.
• Post-qualification experience preferably within banking or financial services.
• Corporate Tax experience either in practice and/or in-house.
• Solid understanding of European tax issues for a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting, financial statement tax disclosures and corporate tax reporting.
• Knowledge of international tax issues including permanent establishments, corporate residence, transfer pricing and tax treaties.
• Understanding of end-to-end corporate tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Strong ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and concisely to non-tax stakeholders and senior management.
• Ability to manage external advisors, engagements and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with multiple business and support functions.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgement.
• Capable of working independently while contributing effectively as part of a broader global tax team.

Personal and Interpersonal skills:

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative and accountability.
• Pro-active and solutions-focused, with a willingness to take ownership of issues.