Senior Tax Analyst

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:

1. 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
2. Dealing with queries both from colleagues outside of the tax team, as well as from external auditors
3. Coordination and preparation of the R&D tax credit claim
4. Assistance with the CFC review
5. Dealing with HMRC correspondence and communicating with HMRC where appropriate
6. Researching and presenting to the wider tax team on Corporation Tax updates and areas of interest
7. Partnering with and advising the business on relevant tax considerations
8. 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
9. Assistance with forecasting, particularly in relation to the global effective tax rate, and global tax payments

International Tax:

1. Preparation of key inputs to the transfer pricing model
2. Assisting with the global Transfer Pricing documentation, methodology and monitoring
3. CBCR and Pillar 2 Reporting
4. Working with overseas teams to support commercial projects
5. Withholding Tax applications and monitoring
6. Partnering with the business on new projects and initiatives
7. International Tax Risk Management including global business travel monitoring

Employment Tax (partnering with HR and external advisors):

1. Preparation of the Short Term Business Visitor submission
2. Providing ongoing IR35 advice and support to the business
3. Co-ordination and review of the PAYE Settlement Agreement
4. 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

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in explaining tax concepts to wider finance and non-finance colleagues
3. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
5. Strong organisational and time-management skills
6. Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)
7. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate tax-related role
8. In-depth knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations
9. Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel
10. Familiarity with international tax treaties and regulations
11. Experience with R&D tax credit claims and capital allowance claims
12. Knowledge of UK Employment tax laws

What’s great about working for us

1. 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
2. Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
3. Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
4. Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
5. Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
6. Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
7. Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
8. Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
9. Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
10. Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
11. Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
12. Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
13. Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
14. Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
15. Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
16. Cycle to Work scheme
17. Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

Robust family first policy:

1. 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
2. Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
3. Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
4. The Stork Club: 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: 5th January

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