The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join our group tax team. This position will directly assist the two UK based Senior Tax Managers in matters of UK and International Taxes covering both UK Corporation, UK Employment and International taxes.
How You'll Make an Impact
Corporate Tax – compliance, reporting and advisory:
Assisting with the UK tax compliance process, including preparation of UK tax disclosures, preparation and submission of UK tax returns, and allocation of group relief across the UK group
Dealing with queries both from colleagues outside of the tax team, as well as from external auditors
Coordination and preparation of the R&D tax credit claim
Assistance with the CFC review
Dealing with HMRC correspondence and communicating with HMRC where appropriate
Researching and presenting to the wider tax team on Corporation Tax updates and areas of interest
Partnering with and advising the business on relevant tax considerations
Assistance with the annual UK group reporting process for the global business, including preparation of the UK tax calculation, review of overseas tax balances and co-ordination of the final files to provide to finance and our external auditors
Assistance with forecasting, particularly in relation to the global effective tax rate, and global tax payments
International Tax:
Preparation of key inputs to the transfer pricing model
Assisting with the global Transfer Pricing documentation, methodology and monitoring
CBCR and Pillar 2 Reporting
Working with overseas teams to support commercial projects
Withholding Tax applications and monitoring
Partnering with the business on new projects and initiatives
International Tax Risk Management including global business travel monitoring
Employment Tax (partnering with HR and external advisors):
Preparation of the Short Term Business Visitor submission
Providing ongoing IR35 advice and support to the business
Co-ordination and review of the PAYE Settlement Agreement
Supporting the HR team and wider business functions by researching and giving advice on ad hoc employment tax queries.
What you’ll bring to the team
Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate tax-related role
In-depth knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in explaining tax concepts to wider finance and non-finance colleagues
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Familiarity with international tax treaties and regulations
Experience with R&D tax credit claims and capital allowance claims
Knowledge of UK Employment tax laws
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
Cycle to Work scheme
Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
Robust family first policy:
Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Ø Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 1st March
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
*This salary is to guide applicants on the level of the role, the offer will be aligned with the successful candidates experience for the position
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