Job Purpose:To manage communication and compliance processes between the finance team and external tax advisors, ensuring timely responses to queries, accurate record-keeping, and clear reporting of progress and issues to senior finance leadership.Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Query Management:
   • Act as the primary point of contact for advisors regarding tax-related queries and requests.
   • Ensure timely and accurate responses to all queries, coordinating with relevant internal departments where necessary.
2. Documentation and Record-Keeping:
   • Maintain a comprehensive file (digital and/or physical) of all correspondence, documents, and submissions to/from advisors
   • Ensure all documents are correctly indexed and easily retrievable for audit or review purposes.
3. Status Reporting and Issue Escalation:
   • Provide regular updates to the Financial Controller and Finance Director on the status of queries, outstanding actions, and any potential risks or delays.
   • Highlight and escalate complex or high-risk issues promptly to senior management.
4. Compliance Support:
   • Assist in ensuring all tax-related submissions comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
   • Support the preparation of information for tax filings, audits, and internal reviews.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple queries and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with tax compliance processes and university finance structures (desirable but not essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document management systems.