Tax Manager
Posted on 2/7/2023
INACTIVE
Optiver

1,001-5,000 employees

Trading firm that provides market-based services
Company Overview
Optiver's mission is to improve the market unites us. The firm operates as a market maker on many exchanges and asset classes.
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Data & Analytics

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1986

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

38%
Locations
London, UK
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
CategoriesNew
Accounting
Requirements
  • Qualified financial accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred)
  • A willingness to be involved in, and take ownership of, a broad range of tax responsibilities
  • Highly motivated, detailed oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • A desire to embrace new challenges and drive continuous improvement within our finance team processes as both Optiver and the role evolves
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
Responsibilities
  • Work with our third party tax advisors to review corporate tax returns and monitor Optiver's UK corporate tax position
  • Maintain an awareness of consultations/changes in tax law, and liaise with external advisors, as required to understand any impact for Optiver
  • Own the tax accounting processes for the UK, including preparing monthly tax provisions and booking any relevant journals
  • Maintain tax information in the general ledger, and perform tax account reconciliations
  • Manage UK employment tax obligations, including those relating to employee mobility and employee benefits
  • Manage Optiver's UK VAT obligations and position, including preparing VAT returns, managing VAT accounting, and providing advice to the business
  • Work with the Optiver Group tax department to develop, understand, review and implement transfer pricing policies and approaches
  • Identify uncertain tax positions, highlight these to management where needed, and prepare relevant documentation as required
  • Prepare tax notes for financial statements and liaise with Optiver's auditors regarding tax matters
  • Support the local and international finance and tax teams with ad-hoc projects as they arise