Deals Tax, Transfer Pricing, Manager

Our client’s Deals Tax team works closely with the firm’s Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of a variety of deals projects including; Business Recovery Services, Real Estate and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, the team is committed to driving collaboration and cross-working across specialities to drive innovation and success as they service clients all over the world.
Our client is the UK market leader in Transfer Pricing and specialist within the Deals Tax practice. One of the key drivers of that success has been partnering their national network of Transfer Pricing specialists with the market based teams. The team is fueled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. As part of the team you’ll experience unparalleled opportunity to develop your career. You’ll work on complex and challenging assignments and gain experience working with prestigious and interesting clients – from the largest multinational organisations to budding entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.
You’ll have the opportunity to use your initiative and liaise effectively with other advisers, playing a key role in managing and developing clients. At the same time you’ll be given support and encouragement to gain experience of working on deals and feel part of a motivated team. The roles offer a high level of responsibility, the satisfaction of working on varied, interesting and challenging assignments and potential business cases to progress in what is a rapidly growing and highly successful Transfer Pricing team.

The role                          

Our client is looking for a Manager to join their team to meet the continually growing demand for the team’s specialist services. They are looking for self-starting individuals who are happy with responsibility, want to work in a dynamic environment and have the flexibility to work on multiple engagements with different teams on a simultaneous basis.

The Transfer Pricing network provides advice to clients on all aspects of the UK and international Transfer Pricing regime, including the determination of arm’s length comparables, policy formulation and CTSA documentation, tax audit defence and advanced pricing agreements, and reviewing the tax impact of commercial / business change in the organisation.

Work within the Transfer Pricing Team is mainly project based and will involve working with multinational companies. The nature of the work is varied and includes involvement with all types of intercompany transactions including products, services, IP and debt.

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Deals Tax practice as a subject matter specialist
• Undertaking Transfer Pricing planning and pricing implementation
• Involvement and coordination of European and global Transfer Pricing engagements working with specialists across the firm’s global network
• Supporting companies through all elements of business change and value chain transformation (e.g. transfer of manufacturing to low cost jurisdictions, implementation of centralised or principal structures)
• Preparation and negotiation of Advance Pricing Agreements on behalf of clients
• Assisting clients with tax audits from HMRC and Transfer Pricing defence strategies; and preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation for planning or compliance purposes (including statistical analysis)
   

Skills and attributes

• Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification.
• A track record of delivering quality work for clients; demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and relevant professional standards and maintaining respectful client relationships. An ability to promptly address problems and maintain professional standards is key.
• Proactively managing a portfolio of clients and projects including all aspects of financial and risk management.
• Contributing to the development of personal and team knowledge with the ability to collect and utilise current, role-relevant business and industry trend information and a track record of providing meaningful feedback to help others improve and develop.
• Building business through targeting with experience in building internal and external relationships and networks.
• An ability to plan and deliver work against tight deadlines.
• Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others.
• An ability to take advantage of new opportunities for learning, sharing new knowledge; being intellectually agile and able to think creatively.