Head of Taxation

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Location: Guildford (Hybrid)Salary: Dep on exp + benefits Who we areAllianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you'll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Role Description The purpose of this role is to deliver a high performing central tax function for the Allianz UK Group. This involves providing tax expertise specific to the needs of the business and being responsible for providing comprehensive and highly skilled tax compliance, advisory and planning services.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranges and manages the Allianz UK Group's tax affairs, both direct and indirect, in the most efficient manner, taking into account both local and international dimensions and liaison on global tax strategy.
• Ensures the tax compliance responsibilities of the UK Group are met, by both submitting tax returns and agreeing tax liabilities within statutory deadlines, proactively managing any tax audits that arise and fulfilling Allianz SE tax reporting requirements.
• Implements and maintains best practice in respect of tax risk management.
• Advises on all tax matters and considers where appropriate the implementation of tax planning initiatives in line with the Group's commercial needs and strategy to mitigate tax exposures where possible.
• Maintains awareness of, and advises the business on, changes in tax law and practice including assisting with the implementation of system changes required.
• Maintains the high profile of the tax team within the wider Allianz Group and builds and maintains good relationships with internal stakeholders, advisors and tax authorities.
• Manages and develops other members of the tax team.

Essential Skills

• IT literate including excellent Word and Excel skills.
• Technically competent, maintaining business focus.
• Self-motivated with excellent project and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent problem resolution, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail whilst maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• The ability to interpret and clearly explain indirect tax technical issues.
• The ability to conduct and accurately interpret research on indirect tax technical matters.
• Fully qualified ACA/CTA.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Proven experience of a wide range of UK tax matters.

Desirable Skills

• Education level: A-level preferred.
• Experience of working for large multinational enterprises, preferably within the financial services industry.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working.
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

Our Ways of WorkingDo you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.Diversity & InclusionAt Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.Offer an Interview Scheme - As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply under the Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know when you apply by contacting our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.ukresourcingGI@allianz.co.uk Join us - Let's Care for Tomorrow.