Job Description

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Introduction
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
We're hiring a Group Tax Manager (Reporting, Compliance), you can be based U.K wide but will be required to work from our London office on occasion.
Role Purpose
This role will require an ability to assist with the preparation of the group's tax reporting disclosures, for all reporting deadlines, including identifying tax reporting risks, recommending practical solutions and using reporting software. The role requires detailed knowledge and experience of tax accounting. You will also need at times to work autonomously but also recognise where internal and external input may be needed. You will also assist with UK tax compliance matters.



The role is key to ensuring the group meets its tax reporting and compliance deadlines. It will require ongoing contact with key finance personnel in order to ensure that we understand the book data on which the tax reporting and compliance will be calculated.

Key responsibilities:
Group tax reportingWorking with the Group Tax Reporting team and finance teams to ensure that accurate tax reporting is carried out at all reporting dates, including all necessary tax disclosures. Proactive liaison with finance teams to understand business developments to ensure appropriate tax reporting. Review local market tax reporting input and assist country finance teams, where necessary, with tax reporting questions. Review and work on group tax forecasting. Responsibility for keeping abreast of tax accounting developments and technical changes. Tax reporting for UK company-only statutory accounts.

UK tax complianceWorking with the UK tax manager. Preparation of UK corporation tax computations and returns.

Other tax projectsWithholding tax compliance - being responsible for withholding tax compliance administration where UK companies are a party, including requesting Certificates of Residence from HMRC and completion of other administrative requirements. Other ad hocprojects, including queries from the business.

Skills/Qualifications
Technical & ProfessionalCTA and/or ACCA/ACA qualified. Minimum of 4+ years tax experience. Experience in tax reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP, including interim reporting, on both a consolidated and company-only basis. Experience of dealing with deferred tax recognition and provisions for uncertain tax positions. Experience of using accounting and tax reporting software. Experience of preparing UK corporation tax computations. Strong accounting and analytical skills. Strong computer skills (excel and accounting packages) Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Detail orientated and ability to multi-task.

AttributesAttention to detail Clear communicator - at team and all leadership levels Practical and commercial approach Flexible and agile thinking Resilient Analytical and inquisitive Can do approach, exceptional problem-solving abilities Engaging and relationship orientated Enthusiastically continues to build on industry knowledge staying abreast of technical changes and trends.

What we offerThis is a permanent position The team work on a hybrid basis. You can be based anywhere in the UK but will be required to work from our London office on occasion.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
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Location:
London
Brand:
Global Functions
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent