Analyst, UK Tax

Analyst, UK Tax Overview

We are seeking an Analyst for our UK Tax team in London. This role involves a variety of responsibilities related to corporate tax compliance and reporting, tax planning, and advisory projects that support our business growth in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal teams to perform initial reviews of UK statutory accounts and corporation tax computations, ensuring compliance with UK incentive regulations.
• Contribute to corporate tax advisory projects that support the growth and development of the business in the UK.
• Assist in communication with HMRC regarding compliance matters and respond to inquiries.
• Research and understand UK and international film and television production incentives, including the Audio Visual Expenditure Credit.
• Collaborate with the UK tax team to evaluate and apply for production incentives, including British cultural test applications and tracking incentive claims.
• Provide support and advice on UK tax matters to production finance and accounting teams, covering areas such as UK VAT, PAYE, National Insurance Contributions, and taxation of foreign entertainers.
• Help maintain the UK Risk & Control Matrix.
• Coordinate with various internal teams, including EMEA tax compliance, financial reporting, and production legal teams.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements in tax compliance, reporting, and advisory to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Possess a Chartered Accountancy or Chartered Tax qualification.
• Recent graduates working towards senior or assistant manager levels in accountancy or studio environments are encouraged to apply.
• Recommended 3 to 4 years of experience in UK tax consulting or industry.
• Experience in corporate tax is preferred; knowledge of corporate tax advisory, international tax, US inbound companies, or transfer pricing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with tax issues related to studio productions is helpful but not mandatory.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with external advisors and internal teams.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, innovative, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Flexible to collaborate across multiple time zones and willing to travel overseas.
• Proficient in MS Excel and/or Google Sheets, with experience in handling large data sets.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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