UK - Tax Manager, EMEA

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Anaplan is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Tax Manager to join the team at our office in Bracknell or remotely within the United Kingdom.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment while working across multiple tax functions, including income tax, value-added tax, transfer pricing, planning, controversy, and provision. This position will work cross-functionally with other departments in the Company as well as outside accounting firms. 

Your Impact

• Manage corporate income tax and VAT compliance across EMEA jurisdictions, including reviewing work papers and returns prepared by external advisers and ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers and accounting firms on tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and related deliverables.
• Partner with regional Finance teams on tax matters related to statutory financial statement audits.
• Manage statutory tax audits and inquiries by governmental authorities.
• Assist with the Company’s Research and Development Expenditure Credit claim.
• Lead tax IT projects, e.g., e-invoicing.
• Support the month-end close process by assisting with tax-related journal entries and reconciling tax general ledger accounts.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and communicate relevant changes to the wider team.
• Assist with various other projects including tax planning and cash repatriation.

Your Qualifications

• Significant and relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department.
• A degree in accounting or finance.
• Chartered Accountant with an understanding of UK and US GAAP.
• Demonstrated ownership of tax compliance processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Committed to maintaining a high standard of quality across all deliverables.
• Proven ability to analyse tax and accounting matters and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to senior colleagues.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to resolve minor issues while recognising critical matters requiring further attention.

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