Our client a Jersey based hedge fund manager are seeking a Senior Tax Associate. This would suit a candidate with previous exposure to core tax areas (e.g. corporate tax, indirect tax, AEOI, etc).

The successful candidate will support the Senior Tax Manager in providing a dependable and professional tax service to all areas of the business, with a focus on tax compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare quarterly and annual corporate tax computations for all operating entities
• Assist in the preparation of deferred tax calculations on an annual basis
• Prepare quarterly indirect tax returns for operating entities
• Utilise accounting information to prepare summary information for payroll and personal tax purposes
• Assist with corporate tax initiatives and projects
• Update and maintain FATCA and CRS documentation for corporate and fund entities
• Assist with information gathering and review in relation to various filings for fund entities
• Gather information for external personal tax advisors and assist with the interpretation of individual tax rules for certain employees/partners
• Prepare tax analysis, in line with existing templates, for shareholders and other internal reporting purposes
• Other project work under the supervision of the Senior Tax Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• In-depth knowledge of all areas of tax in various jurisdictions
• Previous exposure to core tax areas (e.g. corporate tax, indirect tax, AEOI, etc.)
• Educated to ‘A’ level (or equivalent)
• Fully qualified (CTA, ACA or ACCA)
• Minimum of 1yrs post qualification tax experience
• Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy firm background
• Ideally come from a financial services background
• Knowledge and experience with international tax issues would be advantageous, but not essential
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software would be advantageous, but not essential

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• A supportive team player who can work constructively with the team
• Confident communicator with the ability to summarise and report to other members of the team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Genuine desire to add value to the business at every level