International Tax Assistant Manager

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager for our Corporate International Tax team.

We are flexible on location within the UK, with a preference for someone who is close to one of our hub offices (Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen). Wherever based, you will be expected to attend quarterly in-person team meetings in one of those offices, and you will report to the Head of International Tax, Amanda Collinson, who is based in Edinburgh.

Purpose of the role:

The Corporate International Tax team is growing and we are looking for a new team member to support all International Tax and transfer pricing advisory projects. This is a great opportunity for a proactive Assistant Manager who is looking for more client contact, autonomy and responsibility for advisory projects. We are a small team, so we are looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of the work. The role will report directly to the Head of International Tax and will also support the Transfer Pricing Manager.

About the role:

• Undertake technical research and prepare first draft reports on International Tax advisory matters, such as corporate residency and permanent establishment risks
• Review International Tax aspects of corporate tax computations, e.g. CFC disclosures or double tax relief claims
• Support on transfer pricing projects, for example by attending functional interviews and writing up the notes and using benchmarking software to perform benchmarks for client reports
• Keep up to date with developments in International Tax and share updates with the wider team
• Stay up to date with the rollout of the Pillar Two global minimum tax rules and work on advising our clients in respect of these, from a compliance perspective as well as reviewing from an audit of tax side
• Support the Head of International tax with Business Development, which may include researching companies and identifying potential opportunities to support them, through to joining BD meetings and events
• Assist with training sessions for the wider Corporate Tax and Business Advisory teams on specific areas of International Tax, such as withholding taxes
• Collaborate with other teams across the firm
• Build a network of international connections across other member firms in the Moore Global Network

About you:

• At least three years’ corporation tax experience with some working knowledge of International Tax legislation, such as CFCs, foreign branches and double tax relief
• Willingness to learn about International Tax technical areas that you have not got experience with
• Experience with Alphatax beneficial, but not essential
• Comfortable interpreting UK tax legislation, referring to tax cases as relevant and arriving at an opinion even in relation to topics you have not seen before
• Comfortable leading client calls and meetings (mostly on Teams)
• Well organised, able to manage and prioritise workloads and keep to agreed deadlines
• Ability to work independently

A relevant professional qualification e.g. ICAS, ACCA, CTA or ADIT, with evidence of continuing professional development.

About JC

With 11 offices across Scotland and beyond, we’re one of the country’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers. Working at Johnston Carmichael means working in a team of over 900 sharp minds - each of which is valued and heard. We support our people to ensure they can grow their own way through proactive learning and development.

At Johnston Carmichael we want what’s best for our clients, our people, and our communities. You’ll be joining a team that’s engaged with its local communities and committed to supporting them. Over the last decade, we’ve raised over £450,000 for charitable causes across Scotland and we’re also Gold Sponsors of the Kiltwalk. You can read more about our culture and the values that define us here.

We have a People and Culture Forum that generates ideas for positive change and has several subgroups including LGBTQIA+ and Gender Equality which seek to educate and encourage everyone in our firm to be themselves in order to do their best work.

If you value enabling leadership, quality, integrity, and a workplace that prioritises giving back as much as you put in, then Johnston Carmichael is the firm for you.

Why Tax?

Our vision remains a constant - to be the firm of choice in all our markets. How we get there is what changes year on year.

The role of a tax adviser is transforming, and we need to keep up with this fast pace of change; both technology and legislation are ever evolving, and us with them. A career in Tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, as we continually strive to provide the best service for our clients - more efficiency, greater innovation, deeper insight. You’ll be joining one of Scotland’s most comprehensive tax practices, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services. Winners of the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, our team doesn’t merely crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

How working for us can work for you:

As a valued member of the Johnston Carmichael team, you’ll benefit from a number of employee benefits including but not exhaustive to; a personal pension scheme, annual leave, and life assurance, as well as your own personal training and development plan. Click here to see what’s on offer at Johnston Carmichael.

We know that 9-5 office hours aren’t for everyone. We support flexible working and also use a hybrid working model. One size doesn’t fit all, so let’s discuss what might work for you and our firm.

Doing the Right Thing and Standing in Other People’s Shoes are two of our core values. We nurture and celebrate individuality at Johnston Carmichael. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities. Our culture is one where everyone is enabled to be a leader of their work and their learning.

If you’re ready to work in an innovative and forward-thinking firm alongside talented, sharp minds, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.  A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment

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