Financial Accounting and Tax Manager

Description & RequirementsBe part of something greatMaximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.To oversee the monthly and statutory financial reporting for Maximus UK and provide financial accounting guidance along with VAT and tax expertise for the organisation.Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information through to Group (US GAAP), including review of business unit trading results, consolidation of overall UK position and acting as liaison between UK and Group finance teams.Ownership of UK statutory accounts including disclosures and managing the audit relationship. Ownership of other statutory filings as required.Completion of tax reporting and submissions including VAT and corporation tax and managing the relationship with external tax advisors.This role would suit someone with a strong technical background and group financial reporting experience. Understanding of tax legislation would be beneficial but not essential as this could be learned in role.Whilst this role is predominantly home based, some travel to the office in Leicester will be required on an ad hoc basis.Salary RangeNon London: £55,000 - £60,000London: £60,000 - £65,000Financial Reporting• Maintain current knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and US GAAP. Ensure other parts of the Finance Department and organisation as a whole are kept abreast of any significant implications arising from changes in accounting rules, such as IFRS15/ASC606 revenue recognition.• Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure that all financial activities within the business are conducted in a manner that fully complies with the requirements of good governance and Maximus accounting policies• Report monthly financials to US finance team using IBM Controller, including quarterly disclosure schedules, for a number of UK entities.• Prepare the Company statutory reports and accounts for the Maximus UK Group of companies in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Preparing ixbrl files from statutory accounts for e-filing with Company tax returns.• Maintain the lease database for IFRS16 / ASC842 reporting purposes, using Co Star Real Estate Manager.• Extracting financial data from SAP, preparing key journals and reviewing trial balance and balance sheet accounts.• Act as liaison with external auditors from planning stages to completion• Act as key point of contact with UK insurance brokers and US risk department with respect of underwriting and claims.• Performing quarterly reviews in accordance with US SOX requirements.Tax• Maintain current knowledge of VAT and Corporation Tax and provide VAT advice to divisions.• Completion and filing of consolidated group VAT return under MTD requirements using SAP, ensuring payments are made on a timely basis.• Ensure that all transactions comply with appropriate VAT regulations and providing advice to the business on the VAT treatment of contracts. Preparing partial exemption calculations.• Responsible for Corporation tax returns for all UK group companies, utilising Alphatax software, and providing Corporation tax advice to UK businesses and liaising with professional advisors. Calculation of payments on account. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (eg SAO, CBC compliance)• Control HMRC Visits / Enquiries of VAT and Corporation Tax• Ensure that all company policies are up-to date and compliant with current HMRC guidance, including advising on employment tax matters, overseas tax, IR35 etc.Treasury / Other• As system admin, maintaining the company's banking arrangements in HSBC Net, including user and account management., maintenance of signature and authorisation limits.• Providing forecasts of tax and other payments for adoption in the company's cash flow forecast model.• Working with company divisions to collate the company's cash flow forecast.• Maintaining accounting schedules in respect of external finance and loans.• Intercompany balance reconciliation, confirmation and settlements.• Supporting financial integration of acquisitions into the UK group; supporting restructuring and simplification of UK group structure.• Supporting the businesses with its environmental and carbon reporting requirements (SECR).• Making Companies House filings as required.Key Contacts / Relationships:Internal•UK Finance Team•Group Finance Team•Company Directors•Other operational departments (eg. Legal, Procurement)External•Auditors•Tax advisorsFTC 12 monthsClosing Date: 5pm - 19/07/2024Qualifications and/or Experience•ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification•Technical accounting background with understanding of US GAAP and IFRS•Experience with financial reporting software (SAP by Design / Cognos Controller)•Experience of managing tax affairs preferable but not essential•Highly proficient in MS Office applications with an advanced knowledge of ExcelIndividual competencies•Strong attention to detail•Accurate and on time delivery•Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with the ability to adapt to and communicate with multiple stakeholders•Able to work with and challenge business finance teams to ensure correct accounting treatment is applied•Independent self starter with ability to plan and manage workload•Ability to manage external stakeholder relationships in a professional manner•Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills•Team playerEEO StatementMaximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.£55,000.00£65,000.00•