Specialist - Tax & Compliance

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

Job requirements

Job Title: Specialist- International tax

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Collaboration:

• Discuss and collaborate with key stakeholders to form tax policies and position papers.
Ensure adopted tax positions align with the most prudent and effective tax practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Process Planning and Implementation:

• Plan and implement new tax processes and systems.
Conduct training sessions for internal departments to ensure proper execution of new processes.

Advisory Role:

• Provide expert guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
Ensure all business activities align with tax compliance and optimization strategies.

Tax Compliance Management:

Detailed Compliance Tasks:

• Manage quarterly advance Corporate Income Tax (CIT) payments for all entities within the group as needed, including preparing relevant tax forecasts as needed.
• Quarterly Withholding Tax (WHT) returns, and monthly WHT payment workings when required.
• Filing or reviewing of annual CIT returns depending on jurisdiction.
• Calculating VAT and Sales Tax as needed for relevant entities within the group, as well as reconciling relevant accounts as required.
• Calculating transfer pricing headquarter allocations, including supporting documentation as needed.
• Prepare employee expense analysis including annual PAYE Settlement Agreement return for the UK entity.
Supporting with other tax compliance projects and initiatives within the group.

Automation and Process Improvement:

Development and Continuous Learning:

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified CA with over 5 years of experience in tax, with some relevant international tax knowledge.

High level understanding of income tax, UK VAT, and international tax regulations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Experience with tax software and ERP systems.

Proven track record of managing tax compliance processes.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.