Full Time, 2-year contract starting Jan/Feb 2021




BACKGROUND

Bertelsmann KGaA is one of the world's largest multinational media groups. Headquartered in Germany the group owns companies engaged in television and radio broadcasting, television programme production and distribution, book publishing, music publishing and media related support businesses. Companies owned by Bertelsmann include RTL Group, Europe's largest radio and television broadcasting group and Penguin Random House, one of the world's largest book publishers. The group also owns BMG Rights Management, a leading music publisher and recorded music group.



Bertelsmann has established a tax function in the UK which manages the tax affairs of the Bertelsmann and RTL Group companies in a range of territories including the UK. Due to the retirement of the current incumbent a role has been identified within the tax function for a UK corporate tax manager to assist in the management of the corporate tax affairs of the UK group.



The role will report to the VP Tax. On a day to day basis the successful candidate will also work closely with finance colleagues in the various UK businesses. The ideal candidate should typically have a recognised accounting or tax qualification and have worked in a UK corporate tax environment for at least 5 years. Experience of working with media businesses would be preferable although not essential. A good working knowledge of OneSource Corporate Tax software (previously Abacus) is highly desirable.




DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES



Tax compliance

Planning, monitoring and carrying out UK corporate tax compliance work including the preparation of UK corporation tax returns prior to their submission to HMRC. Planning data gathering processes and liaison with compliance data providers. Reviewing data quality and dealing with any deficiencies in the data received. Retrieving data from accounting systems as required.Administering Group Payment Arrangements and Simplified Arrangements for group relief.Preparing quarterly estimates of tax instalments.Preparing and submitting Corporate Interest Restriction returns.Preparing and submitting CbCR notifications.Assisting group companies with their Senior Accounting Officer requirements including reviewing and preparing reports in support of the SAO certificates. Collating and filing all SAO certificates with HMRC. Dealing with other ad-hoc company tax returns required



Tax accounting and reporting

Advice and assistance on completion of the tax related disclosures for the quarterly "C-pack" group reporting including review of individual companies' packs and consideration of the overall position of the UK group, including group relief. Consideration of the deferred tax position of each company under IFRS.Advice and assistance in connection with the preparation of UK statutory accounts including review of the tax related disclosures.Assistance in the preparation of quarterly tax review reports which analyse the effective tax rate of the group.



Tax audit defence

Dealing with enquiries from HMRC in a timely and effective manner. Preparation for risk assessment meetings with HMRC in order to consider and agree the group's UK corporate tax position.Considering the transfer pricing issues within the group and preparing and/or reviewing documentation in support of the inter-company transactions.Considering the audit trail from accounts to tax return and ensuring appropriate evidence exists to support the tax return.


Given the diverse geographical footprint of the businesses supported by the tax function the UK Tax Manager is expected to travel within the UK from time to time. Everyone who works with the company is expected to be flexible regarding their duties. A role profile is not an exhaustive list of what an employee is expected to do as roles may change and evolve over time.