TAX SPECIALIST - COMPLIANCE & ADVISORY (LONDON)

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

The CIB UK Finance team is responsible for planning/budgeting of the CIB business in order to properly forecast and track the results and provide the necessary support to management to monitor the business and make strategic decisions. In addition, the team is in charge of the accounting and regulatory reporting, Cost management functions and Tax.

About the job:

UK Tax Compliance:

• Monitor changes in UK tax laws, regulations, rulings, and procedures, and assess their potential impact.

• Identify and implement local tax requirements for the UK Branch, including review processes and documentation.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls and  processes to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.

• Review tax filings and maintain appropriate regulatory tax reporting policies and procedures.

• Provide support during HMRC audits and other regulatory inquiries.

• Participate in internal and external working groups on tax matters, and represent BBVA in industry advocacy groups related to CIB tax issues.

• Assist in the development, update, and maintenance of Policies & Procedures, ensuring adherence to established protocols.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors, accounting firms, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective tax compliance and risk control.  

• Liaise with relevant Holding teams regarding ongoing tax matters.

• Organise the UK Tax Committee on a quarterly basis.

UK & Europe Tax Advisory:

• Respond to tax-related queries and provide day-to-day tax advisory support to CIB business units; review and negotiate tax provisions in credit facilities across the UK and European branches.

• Assess the tax implications of CIB products and business initiatives in both the UK and European branches.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a tax professional with 5+ years of experience who will support the UK & Europe Tax function within CIB, contribute to tax compliance and advisory activities. He/She will also assist in monitoring UK tax regulations, maintain internal controls and provide tax support on business initiatives
and transactions. The candidates should have:

• Proven track record in a multinational company or a Big 4 accounting firm.

• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation (HMRC compliance, Corporate Tax, and VAT).

• Experience in managing tax reporting cycles and cross-border tax issues (including tax advisory).

• Knowledge of AI tools would be a strong plus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation to legislative changes.

• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required. Spanish would be an asset.

The role also contributes to the transformation of Finance/Tax processes by leveraging digital and AI tools to streamline workflows.

Please note that priority will be given to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

Skills:

Asesoría fiscal, Contabilidad, Cumplimiento tributario, Declaraciones de impuestos, Implementación de control interno, Impuestos locales, Informes de impuestos, Ley impositiva, Procesamiento tributario