Tax Compliance Officer

Reports to Tax Compliance Manager and/or up
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the efficient and timely filling of UK tax compliance filings, usually corporate tax / partnership returns, withholding tax returns, and VAT returns of alternative investment structures and the management of the audit process in relation to tax., To work closely with our client teams, both accountants and administrators, to ensure appropriate delivery of client service
To undertake tax reporting services for a portfolio of alternative investment structures (SPV, Holding Companies, ManCo and Funds) under the supervision of the Tax Compliance Manager and/or up
Prepare tax working papers for a portfolio of alternative investment structures to facilitate tax reporting
Calculate tax liability and preparation of tax returns together with supporting documents, prior to submission for review
Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner and update internal trackers to monitor progress
Perform analytical reviews and investigate any tax jumps or variances compared to previous period
Communicate any tax updates to relevant team members
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of tax, progressing with more complex cases as the number of the entities and accounting standards increase
Ability to plan own workload and prioritise/manage time accordingly
Work closely with other teams (e.g. Financial Reporting Team, Administration/Client Service team) to ensure seamless and co-ordinated client service delivery
Adherence to standard policy and procedures of the Company
Maintain files in accordance with internal policies and procedures
Provide timely and professional responses to all client and internal enquiries
In addition to the duties listed above, the Tax Compliance Officer may be requested to perform other ad hoc duties or projects as requested by the Company
Skills, knowledge, expertise

Relevant degree/qualification in a relevant field such as tax, accounting, finance, business, economics
1 or 2 years' experience in a similar position
Attention to detail to ensure the delivery of consistent and high standards
Ability to plan and organise yourself to meet challenging deadlines
Good understanding of technical accounting skills
Ability to learn quickly and work within a team under the guidance of a manager
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and MS outlook
Fluency in English, as well as other European languages, is advantageous
Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
We're an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund's lifecycle.
Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose.
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