Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The individual will be a key member of the Menzies central tax team working on the tax compliance for a multi-national group operating in 65 countries, reporting to the Head of Tax & Internal Audit under a fixed term contract for 12 months. This role will give the individual responsibility for preparing the group's transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting, analysis of pillar 2 impacts, including pillar 2 planning and reporting, the year end calculation of current and deferred tax provisions, as well as reviewing tax accounting on a quarterly basis and posting adjustments. This role will also have opportunities to input into different tax aspects of wider business activities and growth opportunities.

This role can be based in either London or Edinburgh.

What you will be doing

Preparation of the group's transfer pricing documentation and compliance with country-by-country reporting requirements.
Analysis of pillar 2 impacts on the Menzies entities, as well as considering the interaction with the wider shareholder group. This will include modelling the expected pillar 2 impact, analysing different scenarios and potential outcomes, as well as monitoring compliance with local reporting and payment obligations.
Supporting with monitoring of tax governance, controls and procedures across the Menzies group.
Working alongside the UK Tax Adviser and the Group Tax Adviser to prepare the current and deferred tax provisions for the ultimate shareholder group's annual report. In addition, modelling of forecast tax accounting estimates and quarterly monitoring of current and deferred tax reporting.
Preparation of the group's tax forecasts on a regular basis and assisting with the tax aspects of financial reporting to our stakeholders.
Undertaking tax technical research and analysis as required. The group is on a growth trajectory and as part of the Group Tax team, there will be opportunities to support on tax aspects of projects and transactions across the globe.
As the Menzies group operates in 65 different countries throughout the world, the role offers the individual the chance to support on investments, other business transactions and ad hoc tax queries, and to develop knowledge and experience of international taxes.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security, WellBeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

Experience at senior associate /assistant manager grade of supporting with corporate tax advisory work.
Tax accounting experience.
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Qualified accountant and/or tax adviser.
Understanding of tax governance processes that impact a large multi-national group.
Experience in preparing, or advising on the preparation of, transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reports.
Strong analytical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work autonomously while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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