Group Indirect Tax Manager

Reference number: JR238358

Location: Hybrid working - home & our offices in London (once a fortnight)

Working pattern: Part Time, 2 / 3 days per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum pro rata

We are looking for a Group Indirect Tax Manager to join our team.

We are looking to appoint a Group Indirect Tax Manager on a part time hybrid basis, with travel to London required, who will report to the Head of Group Tax (HOGT). The role represents a great opportunity for a technically strong indirect tax professional with excellent people skills to be part of a motivated, international team.

You will support the Head of Group Tax in partnering with local business units and will focus on ensuring indirect tax compliance requirements are met and the group’s tax policies and procedures are followed (initially in the UK, Ireland and UAE).

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding Tax Manager, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

  • Either ATT and / or CTA Qualified (desirable). Qualified by experience will also be considered.

  • Experienced in the preparation and review of UK VAT returns and overseas sales tax returns.

  • Attention to detail to be able to assist in reviewing contracts and legal documentation from a indirect tax perspective.

  • Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels and a collaborative approach to working with team members.

  • Strong organisational skills to archive and file tax documentation across businesses.

  • Familiar with relevant UK accounting standards, best practice and US GAAP.

  • Strong work ethic, with ability to work efficiently with a strong results orientation.

  • A general understanding of overseas taxes and withholding taxes.

What we do

Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education, which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC).

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 28 days annual leave*

  • Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

  • 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

  • Company pension contributions

  • Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

  • Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 28th April 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Kaplan £60,000 - £70,000 per annum London