Job Description

Location:

Salford, Greater Manchester, England

Salary:

Market related

Category

Finance

Sector:

Professional Services

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Lindsey Onoufriou

About Us:

Established in 1969, Morson Group has grown from a small start-up to a global leader in technical recruitment, with a 1.3 billion turnover. With over 30 offices in the UK and locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and Europe, we're proud to be the UK's top technical recruitment agency and the 3rd largest worldwide. We're also honoured to be ranked among the Top 100 Best Large Companies to Work For!


Under the leadership of our CEO, Ged Mason OBE, who took the reins from his father, founder Gerry Mason, nearly a decade ago, we've thrived while maintaining the values that make Morson unique. We're a close-knit, hardworking team that's grounded in kindness, care, and collaboration. It's why over 35% of our colleagues have been with us for over 10 years - loyalty and passion run deep at Morson!

The role:

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Tax Advisor to join our group finance team based in our head office in Salford. The role will report into the Group Tax Manager and provide assistance to the Group Tax Manager and Financial Director with day to day queries and all aspects of tax compliance.


Key responsibilities:

Provide assistance to the Group Tax Manager and Financial Director with day to day queries and all aspects of tax compliance. Manage UK compliance process and tax accounting disclosures in conjunction with external advisors. Support with process reviews where appropriate - both internally and within the supply chain where required. Manage relationships with overseas advisors to ensure timely submissions and payment. Assist with Group payment on account calculations. Assist with VAT compliance across multiple entities, to ensure timely and accurate completion/submission of all Group VAT returns. Work with Group HR to review Group P11Ds . Work with Group Finance teams to prepare/review Group PSAs, ensuring all available reliefs are utilised to optimise the tax position. Support the Financial Operations Manager/ wider Group payroll managers/ HR with PAYE/ NI queries as required. Assist with ad-hoc correspondence with HMRC. Responsible for working with HR to ensure relevant staff members take part in tax awareness training. Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the business and assist the Group in preparation for such changes. Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements, as needed. Assist the Bids team with live example of tax processes and other ad-hoc queries. Actively involved in supply chain audits to ensure compliance with CCO legislation. Assist with any client-driven audits. Support recruiters in their role, but provide challenge where appropriate.

What is required to be successful in this role:

ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified or part-qualified (or qualified by experience). Experience in a corporate tax or mixed tax role, ideally within a UK-based business or accountancy practice. Knowledge corporate tax is essential. Familiarity with employment tax and VAT is desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail.

What do you get in return:

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Flexible/hybrid model working Investment into your learning & development - This will come in the form of paid training and exams paid for. A colleague health and well-being programme Free access to onsite gym and discounted gym membership rates Rooftop bar & social area access Access to meritocracy initiative schemes - we've just been to the Dominican Republic! Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services. Access to free wellbeing apps Free parking Soon to be built new onsite Coffee House.
Morson Group is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. In order to apply for this role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.