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Group Tax Manager - Colchester Your new company Global provider of outsourced business solutions Your new role The Group Tax Manager is based in the UK, reporting to the Group Financial Controller, with the responsibility of overseeing the group's tax affairs. As well as ensuing regulatory compliance, the role will look to add value by utilising tax incentives and the optimising the global structure whilst managing the group's tax risk profile. They will implement a robust tax governance program and provide support in areas that have material tax implications including M&A transactions, intra-group funding, corporate structure and transfer pricing. They will ensure that there is compliance with all filing obligations on a timely basis. There should also be an overview of accurate reporting of tax balances in accounts, as well as management of tax risk provisions. Your responsibilities: To improve the tax governance of the Group, ensuring robust processes and controls are implemented and maintained.To keep abreast of legislative changes and determine any effects that they may have on the Group, and plan accordingly.To ensure the comprehensive management of tax by agreeing roles and responsibilities between the various departments.To provide a stronger link to finance managers to ensure that tax requirements in local legislation are properly managed, including compliance requirements, withholding tax payments etc. To carry out finance manager training where appropriate and ensure that the relevant skills are owned by personnel with tax responsibilities.To ensure transfer pricing requirements are met, including the maintenance of master and local files, which will require all countries of operations with intra-group charges backed by legal agreements.To work with procurement to ensure tax costs are properly understood and relevant clauses inserted in contracts.To work with Treasury to ensure that the most tax efficient external and intra-group funding is maintained, taking account of transfer pricing concerns including Thin Capitalisation.To conduct regular reviews of corporate structure (including oversight of companies' tax residency) to ensure that the most tax efficient structure is present, especially given changes in Business streams and legislation.To maintain good relationships with external providers and ensure that fees are appropriately managed.To ensure tax compliance is kept up to date and manage any tax controversies with tax authorities.To maintain a tax risk register and update any tax provisions that should be reflected in statutory accounts, and which should be regularly reported to the audit committee, liaising with external auditors where required.To provide ongoing support for M&A, including how best to structure deals, complete due diligence and ensure that legal contracts are effective from a tax perspective.To review tax calculation and disclosure required for statutory accounts.To adhere to various reporting requirements and track any new requirements that may arise due to changes in Group size, including Senior Accounting Officer rules, determining tax strategy, country by country reporting, Pillar 2 etc.Assist with the Group's compliance program and training across the group What you'll need to succeed CA or CTA qualified.Strong technical and research skills with relevant experience within industry and/or practice.Functional excellence and strong communication and relationship building skills at all levels, across different nationalities.The ability to assimilate and present precise, accurate and timely data to management in both informal and formal situations.Enjoys challenging the status quo and looks for continuous improvement in delivering better business results.A self-starter with good problem-solving skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Strong presentation and negotiation skills in the context of dealing with tax authorities.Strong people management skills with the ability to train, mentor and develop staff and manage third party resources.Ability to influence the Senior Management team. What you'll get in return Competitive base salary25 days annual leavecompany contributory pension plancash back health care scheme, life assurancecar salary exchange schemePotential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Financial Crime Analyst, Milton Keynes Division: Mercedes-Benz Financial ServicesRole: Financial Crime Executive x 4 Start Date : 15th September 2025 Placement Duration : 6 months initially Basic Pay Rate : £20.51 - £25.64 per hour PAYE £27.43 - £34.29 per hour UMB (£40 - £50k per annum) Location: 3 days in Tongwell, 2 days from home Working pattern: 08:30 - 17:00 with a 1-hour break Your New Role: As a Financial Crime Executive, your primary responsibility will be to carry out thorough investigations into individuals' financial affairs. Due to recent regulatory changes, MBFS are required to provide a lot more information to comply with, which has created an increased workload for the team. You will support the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer in advising and assisting MBFS UK and MBIS in complying with their obligations in respect of: • Anti-Money Laundering • Anti-Terrorist Financing • Proliferation Financing • Fraud • Bribery and Corruption • Tax Evasion •Sanctions Compliance To provide day-to-day support and act as subject-matter expert on matters relating to areas such as Suspicious Activity Reports, AML Advice, Sanctions, FCA Reporting and HQ AML reporting. To also extend necessary support to the teams within MBFS and MBIS. Support and manage any internal and external stakeholders for the MBFS UK's Financial Crime Team. What You'll Need to Succeed: • 2 years' experience in one or more of these areas (Anti Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Tax Evasion, Sanctions Compliance) • A thorough understanding of how the requirements of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations apply within the regulated financial services sector. • Knowledge of effective anti-bribery and corruption programmes in the UK's financial services sector. • Knowledge and experience of the UK's AML and CTF laws, regulations, and associated guidance. • Excellent communication, presentation skills and influencing skills. • Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, executives, managers, and subject-matter experts. • Experience in dealing with suspicious customer activity and undertaking, or assisting with, the associated investigations with the ability to escalate to relevant law enforcement. • The ability to analyse a diverse range of information with a view to making sound risk evidence-based judgements. What You'll Receive in Return: • Opportunity: Work with a leading automotive brand. • Modern Facilities: The recently refurbished headquarters in Tongwell, Milton Keynes, offer amenities such as an onsite café, hot desks, and free parking. • Technology: Contingent workers receive their own laptop. • Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balance of working from home (3 days a week) and office-based work (2 days a week, Monday to Friday). • Silent Room: A dedicated space in the Tongwell office for prayer or reflection. • Long-Term Career Progression: Potential for permanent roles. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #