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Qualified Accountant or any relevant Tax or Treasury qualification Interim Corporate Finance Specialist - Education Sector Client Details Leading provider in legal education are looking to recruit an Interim Corporate Finance Specialist on an initial 3-month basis. As our new Corporate Tax and Treasury specialist, you will manage the corporate tax, cash and banking affairs to create, protect and optimise value in the context of the global business objectives; manage tax related risks (including reputational) from carrying on business; and ensure global compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements. Description Provide practical, technical advice (covering all applicable taxes) to finance teams and overseas branches/subsidiaries on how to structure business initiatives (both in UK and overseas), Ensure that all businesses comply with local tax requirements, including utilising an online tracking tool where relevant, and act in a way that is consistent with protecting the name and reputation of the organisation. Assist with transfer pricing including commissioning benchmarking studies or advance clearance projects if required Manage the preparation of UK subsidiaries' corporation tax returns. own UK return is submitted direct to HMRC and reported to the wider Group Collate global data on a bottom-up basis to prepare and submit CbCR annually where required. Manage the monthly and annual tax reporting cycle and report to Financial Controller and Finance Director on effective tax rates Assist with monitoring the chief tax risks worldwide, along with proposals for their evaluation and mitigation and manage major tax issues in conjunction with local management Assist with the management of significant tax issues arising in the UK and, in conjunction with local Finance Directors, balancing legislative with commercial needs. Interact with tax advisers and auditors (currently PwC, Deloitte) to ensure that their needs are met and that their services are used in a cost-effective way. Reporting to the Financial Controller and Finance Director, implement the relevant elements of the agreed tax strategy. Input to tax reports for Audit Committee. Ensure compliance with all necessary taxation requirements within UK and (if necessary) overseas. Ensure that direct and indirect taxation is computed on a timely and accurate basis, with dues remitted punctually to HMRC and (if necessary) taxation authorities overseas. Effective liaison with external taxation advisers and tax finance specialists at GUS. Tax planning for The University of Law Ltd and its subsidiaries. Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns for the group and/or individual subsidiaries are prepared and submitted, with assistance where needed from external advisers. Ensure timely and accurate corporation tax returns for the group and/or individual subsidiaries are prepared and submitted, with assistance where needed from external advisers. Ensure corporation tax payable are remitted in a timely manner. Liaise as necessary with external taxation advisers (currently, EY) regarding direct (corporation tax) and indirect taxation (VAT) - to allow the advisers to perform their work swiftly and accurately. Handle taxation issues relating to operations overseas, with the support of external advisers and/or GUS entities. Handle issues, if necessary, relating to permanent establishment overseas - noting that the operations of are such that we do not and should not have a permanent establishment overseas Supervision of the cash flow forecasting for The University of Law and its subsidiaries, managing cash flow such that The University of Law and its subsidiaries can meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Liaison with Financial Planning and Analysis and more widely within the University to understand how known business changes will impact cash flow - and ensure this is built into cashflow forecasting models. Liaison with the Treasury function of GUS. Liaison with counterparts at GUS regarding the management of the group treasury. In particular, managing cash flows to and from GUS. Manage the bank accounts of The University of Law and its subsidiaries, ensuring robust control of cash at bank. Manage the relationship with our bankers. Manage the bank accounts of The University of Law and its subsidiaries in UK and/or overseas. Managing the bank mandate. Managing the process to open and close bank accounts in UK and/or overseas. Ensure VAT amounts payable are remitted in a timely manner. Involvement in the preparation and audit of financial statements for subsidiary entities of The University of Law. To promote and sustain a constructive, supportive and professional working relationship with all customers and colleagues Profile Qualified accountant (ATT, ACT, ICAEW, ACCA or ACA) or relevant Tax and Treasury qualification Post-qualification experience Understanding of financial ledgers Written reports Operating within a multi-site environment Corporate Finance Advisory Ability to meet strict reporting and processing deadlines Ability to understand systems and transaction flows Excellent report writing skills Excel and Word Tax Software Treasury Software Tax and Treasury Reporting styles, internal and external. Job Offer Hybrid working Pension A chance to work for an outstanding organisation within the Education sector
Our client, a specialist corporate law firm, is looking for the assistance of a junior-mid level corporate Lawyer on a particular project which is anticipated to run for circa 3 months in duration. The project is expected to require 25-60 hours per week, depending on the stage of the transaction, and will pay a competitive hourly rate. Lawyers can work remotely from within the UK, and should be available immediately or at short notice. Ideally, the successful Lawyer will have a strong corporate law background with venture capital and/or private equity exposure, gained from notable City or International law firms. Throughout the project, the Lawyer can expect to be involved in drafting memorandum of associations to dovetail with a VC investment agreement, amongst other matters. Whilst this initial project is anticipated to run for circa 3 months in duration, there is potential to form a longer-term relationship with the firm and work on future projects. Successful Lawyers are likely to demonstrate: Qualification in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia or New Zealand, for example). Ideally, between 2-4 years' experience (although applicants outside this bracket will be considered). A solid corporate law background, ideally with VC and/or PE exposure, gained from notable City or International law firms. A keen eye for detail. The ability to start a new role immediately or at very short notice. For further information, and a confidential conversation, please apply to Jennifer Pike at: Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
We are currently working with a specialist corporate law firm, that is looking to engage a mid-senior level corporate Lawyer on a particular project which is anticipated to run for circa 3 months in duration. It is anticipated that the hourly commitments could range from 25-60 hours per week, depending on the stage of the transaction. The project will pay a competitive hourly rate and will be a non-exclusive engagement which can run alongside other consultancy projects, if necessary. Lawyers can work remotely from within the UK and should be available immediately or at short notice. The successful Lawyer will likely have a strong corporate law background with venture capital and/or private equity exposure, gained from notable City or International law firms. The Lawyer can expect to be involved in drafting memorandum of associations to dovetail with a VC investment agreement, amongst other matters. Whilst supervision and support will be provided, the successful Lawyer will be expected to work with a level of autonomy. Whilst this initial project is anticipated to run for circa 3 months in duration, there is potential to form a longer-term relationship with the firm and work on future projects. Successful Lawyers are likely to demonstrate: Qualification in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia or New Zealand, for example). Ideally, upwards of 6 years' experience (although applicants outside this bracket will be considered). A solid corporate law background, ideally with VC and/or PE exposure, gained from notable City or International law firms. A keen eye for detail. The ability to work autonomously. The ability to start a new role immediately or at very short notice. For further information, and a confidential conversation, please apply to Jennifer Pike at: Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.