The role is based in London and reports to the Director, EMEA Tax Leader. The position will have overall direct tax responsibility for a portfolio of the group's UK entities from a compliance and reporting perspective in addition to supporting on strategic projects and initiatives relating to the UK and wider EMEA. The individual will work closely with outsource providers, the financial controller community, the business, and the wider tax team on delivering the goals of the tax function. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious team that thrives on continuous improvement, partnership and a shared dedication to excellence., The selected candidate will have ownership for:

• Manage the direct tax compliance for assigned portfolio of entities with respect to tax provisions (Group and statutory), tax returns, tax payments, tax audits, identification of UTPs (uncertain tax positions). These services are also supported by outsource providers, so the role will involve working with several teams to ensure that the various deadlines are met.
• Lead on the Group's UK Controlled Foreign Company monitoring and review.
• Lead on the Group's processes in relation to Senior Accounting Officer and associated governance and control frameworks.
• Lead on the Group's R&D Tax credits claims in EMEA. This includes the UK and France and involves coordination between business teams and the outsource provider who prepares LSEG's claims.
• Support internal WHT processes with respect to obtaining applicable treaty rates on customer payments, as well as monitoring the WHT certification received for credit relief.
• Opportunities to lead on strategic projects as they arise.
  
  ACA, CTA or both
• Tax experience in a multinational corporate tax environment
• A high degree of organization and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting frameworks and understanding of accounting systems.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability and desire to communicate, collaborate and co-ordinate with finance and non-finance colleagues.
  
  LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice. London Stock Exchange Group