Tax and Treasury Accountant

Axon Moore are recruiting for a market leading specialist engineering business looking to add a high calibre individual to their finance team.

This dynamic business is seeking an ambitious Tax and Treasury individual to join its finance team to undertake a pivotal role within the business.

Based in South Manchester, the business is a global operator with sites across Europe that has completed a number of strategic acquisitions in the last few years.

As a result of the growing complexity within the business, the client is now looking to increase the calibre of its tax and treasury team.

The Tax and Treasury Executive will undertake the following roles and responsibilities;

• Review and monitoring of UK / Plc cash position with recommendations for loan draw downs and repayments
• Production of the UK corporate tax returns and correspond with HMRC and tax forecasting
• Liquidity review of Group companies to support delivery of reduced interest costs
• Maintain and update Group-wide transfer pricing documentation including calculation of some Group recharges
• Fortnightly Group cash flow forecasting to ensure Group cash targets are met
• Preparation of foreign currency cash flows at Group (based on submissions from units) to recommend FX trades in line with mandated Group policy
• Preparation of the relevant disclosures in the half year and full year published results
• Preparation of monthly Treasury report for Group FD summarising liquidity, hedging, interest costs and banking performance
• Involvement on any tax projects both UK and overseas.

The successful candidate will have the following background and demonstrable experience;

• ACA/ ACCA / CTA qualified
• Knowledge of UK corporation tax (knowledge of Alphatax software useful but not required)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Up to date knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• A professional approach which generates credibility and confidence from others
• Confident and assertive with a self-motivated approach and flexible attitude
• The ability to work in partnership and across boundaries to achieve results

The successful candidate will be technically proficient and be keen to make a move within a dynamic environment. You will have demonstrable experience from a practice background and will be a good communicator at all levels.

As the role sits within a multinational business, there will be occasional travel abroad, however this will be infrequent.