International Tax Manager

Department: Finance
Location: Hybrid
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Head of UKIME Group Tax

Role
The position of International Tax Manager is within the Partnership Tax Team in the Finance Department of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP. The International Tax Manager will work alongside the UK Tax Manager reporting to the Head of UKIME Group Tax with the potential for the team to expand to include Tax associates/assistants and an Indirect Tax lead. 

The International Tax Manager will take responsibility for all non-UK related tax compliance matters including non-UK partnership tax computations and overseeing corporate/income tax returns for entities in the Middle East, Egypt, and Ireland.  This role will work closely with the UK Tax Manager and collaborate on mobility/remote working queries and lead on the adherence and reporting under transfer pricing legislation.  

Responsibilities

Compliance
•    Oversee and manage the efficient completion of all Firm’s tax compliance obligations for the non-UK based entities (within Dentons UKIME Group) including income and corporation tax computations and returns, tax balances in statutory accounts, tax provisioning, payroll, double tax relief claims and tax payments.
•    Liaising with relevant tax authorities where appropriate.
•    Lead on the adherence and reporting under transfer pricing legislation and collaborate with the UK Tax Manager for UK transfer pricing purposes. 

Advisory
•    Responsibility for the tax strategy of Dentons UKIME international operations and interaction with the Firms overall position.
•    Collaborating with the UK Tax Manager and external advisors on other significant taxation policies, documentation and implementation.
•    Assessment of the impact of new legislation on the Firm and putting in place measures to effectively manage the tax risks and impact. 
•    Work with the UK Tax Manager on global mobility and remote working queries.
•    Liaising with colleagues from a non-tax background, both within the finance team and the wider business, to ensure tax is understood and factored into decision making across the business.
•    Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and external advisors on tax planning and analysis queries e.g., partner hoc tax queries, capital/cash repatriation, cross-border transactions, new offices/operations/legal structures, and various ad hoc projects for the firm. 
•    Assisting Fee earners and the Finance team with efficient structuring of client billing and revenue remittance arrangements (e.g. withholding tax matters) to maximise the profitability of transactions.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
•    Good Excel skills
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy  
•    Can clearly explain problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
•    Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines
•    Able to interact positively and confidently at all levels, including with partners and the management team, and a good team player
•    Flexible and proactive approach to work
•    Can demonstrate confidence and resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required
•    Experience of working in a law firm or a professional services environment would be an advantage
•    Ideally CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent. 

Important update regarding job applications: As part of programme of continued global investment in our people, the Firm switched to a new job application system on February 20th 2023.This role was posted previously using the this reference number: AH1916. If you had applied already to this post, your receipt of application email would state this reference number. You do not need to apply again. The team will review your application in due course.If you have any questions you cancontact the team at recruitment.matters@dentons.com if you require any assistance.
 

Firm Profile

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.  www.dentons.com

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Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability. During the application process, any applicant has the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments they may require during the application process. Any disability disclosure will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively and if you want to speak directly to a member of our team, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

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If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com – Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted via email.

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