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Nord Anglia Education

Location: London, UK (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in the office).

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Job ID: 6694 | School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office

The RoleNord Anglia Education – the world’s leading private schools organisation – is recruiting an Assistant Group Tax Manager. You will be joining the Finance team in our London HQ. London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, Marketing, Admissions and Communications (MAC) and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

In the role of Assistant Group Tax Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Group Tax Manager and wider Group Tax team with IFRS tax reporting, tax compliance, tax risk management and tax planning activities.

Responsibilities

Calculate quarterly tax figures for the Group, including full year forecast ETR and cash tax paid.

Prepare tax figures and disclosures for statutory accounts of UK and Hong Kong group companies.

Provide tax accounting training and support to Schools and Regions in line with Group Tax guidance.

Identify and implement further improvements to tax reporting processes, including tax data collection. Support with preparation of UK VAT returns (outsourced to external advisor).

Support with fulfilling the Group’s Pillar Two compliance obligations.

Assist with preparation of corporate income tax returns for UK, Hong Kong and other central entities.

Calculate the current and deferred tax figures for year-end group reporting, including tax notes to the accounts.

Manage school tax data collection process, including review, challenge and analysis of submissions.

Support with tax audit process, including liaising with Group auditors, providing data and analysis and responding to audit queries.

Manage the Group’s transfer pricing and recharge processes and support with documentation and notification requirements.

Assist with Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence requirements. Assist with integration of acquired schools.

Assist with tax planning projects.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

Qualified CTA / ACA working either in house or in practice, with audit of tax experience.

5+ years of experience with solid tax compliance and reporting experience.

Strong experience in IFRS tax accounting.

Good understanding of UK tax legislation.

Expertise in Excel and operating financial systems.

High level of financial numeracy and analytical ability.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Working experience of Longview or other tax reporting software.

Experience of OneStream or Navision accounting systems would be an advantage.

International and cross-border tax experience.

UK VAT experience.

About UsNord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We collaborate with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy and Juilliard to stay at the forefront of educational thinking.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team with a global network of colleagues. We encourage individuals to join us with a "Create your Future" mindset and provide opportunities to grow your career.

To ApplyOnline applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

Equal OpportunityNord Anglia Education is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding standards in our schools and expect every employee to share this commitment.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Education Management

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