Our client a Private Equity firm are looking for a Junior Associate, Tax and Compliance to join the busy team, with the successful candidate being located in London or Jersey. Prior tax experience is desired but not essential with complete training to be provided in the role. The candidate will focus on facilitating annual tax data reporting, with the opportunity of extending the role to provide wider support to the international tax team.

This role would suit a direct hire from University / high performing school leaver or an enthusiastic person looking for a change in career and with an interest in tax.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation of our FATCA/CRS processes, assisting with the technical analysis and liaising with third party advisers to ensure timely and complete reporting
• Monitoring and liaising with investors to ensure our data remains up to date
• Updating database information in proprietary database systems
• Ensuring new investors are onboarded on a timely basis, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Assistance with monitoring our wider compliance and reporting obligations
• Depending on the experience of the candidate, the role may extend to supporting the tax team with corporate and indirect tax compliance matters, such as:
  • Coordination of the preparation of the corporate tax returns both internally and with external advisers
  • Maintenance of the tax archives, including administrative duties related to the tax department’s activities (monitoring of fees and invoices from advisors and related payments)
  • Supporting with the preparation of withholding tax statements and
  • Support in dealing with ad-hoc projects

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• No previous tax experience is required as full training will be provided
• Desire to work in a small and dynamic private equity environment

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work in a small team, being highly motivated and demonstrate flexibility with undertaking various projects as needed
• Advanced MS Office knowledge
• Fluent in English