University of East London
The Finance Department at the University of East London plays a key role in managing the University's financial resources to ensure stability, efficiency, and strategic investment, aligned with Vision 2028.
We provide a comprehensive range of financial services, including budgeting, financial and tax planning, compliance, and advisory support, ensuring the University operates smoothly. Our responsibilities also include the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions. We work proactively with Schools, Services, staff, and students to offer financial guidance, maintain compliance, and drive value for money across all operations.
About the Job
The Tax and Treasury Manager will be responsible for the University's tax compliance, treasury management, and advisory functions.
The post holder will ensure adherence to UK and international tax legislation and work closely with external tax advisors. You will be the key point of contact for providing comprehensive VAT, corporation tax and other tax advice and guidance within the Finance Directorate and the wider University community. You will also be responsible for developing the University's tax manual, training resources and maintaining tax‑related content on the University's Finance page on the intranet. Additionally, the post holder will develop and implement tax‑efficient practices across the University and its subsidiaries.
Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for forecasting and monitoring the university's cash flow, including the day‑to‑day management of the University's bank accounts and cash management. You will also be responsible for reporting on the cash balances to the Finance Directorate and ensuring that the university's foreign exchange risk is minimal.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts & Compliance, the post holder will be a key member of the Financial Accounts team and have one direct report. The team is responsible for financial reporting, capital reporting, internal controls, taxes (including VAT and corporation tax), treasury, income, studentships, accounts receivable and payables.
About You
You will be able to interpret local and international tax legislation, assess their impact, share your findings with senior management and ensure timely implementation of statutory changes.
You will also be an experienced CCAB‑qualified accountant or CTA tax professional and a highly motivated individual with tax knowledge of working in a large complex organisation who can perform effectively under significant pressure, continuously working within tight deadlines and is expected to act independently without requiring detailed supervision. Additionally, you will have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits Package
We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. Explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, we have Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards. We are committed to closing the diversity pay gap and ensuring all employees can thrive.
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The Finance Department at the University of East London plays a key role in managing the University’s financial resources to ensure stability, efficiency, and strategic investment, aligned with Vision 2028.
We provide a comprehensive range of financial services, including budgeting, financial and tax planning, compliance, and advisory support, ensuring the University operates smoothly. Our responsibilities also include the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions. We work proactively with Schools, Services, staff, and students to offer financial guidance, maintain compliance, and drive value for money across all operations.
About the Job
The Tax and Treasury Manager will be responsible for the University’s tax compliance, treasury management, and advisory functions.
The post holder will ensure adherence to UK and international tax legislation and work closely with external tax advisors. You will be the key point of contact for providing comprehensive VAT, corporation tax and other tax advice and guidance within the Finance Directorate and the wider University community. You will also be responsible for developing the University’s tax manual, training resources and maintaining tax‑related content on the University’s Finance page on the intranet. Additionally, the post holder will develop and implement tax‑efficient practices across the University and its subsidiaries.
Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for forecasting and monitoring the university’s cash flow, including the day‑to‑day management of the University’s bank accounts and cash management. You will also be responsible for reporting on the cash balances to the Finance Directorate and ensuring that the university’s foreign exchange risk is minimal.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts & Compliance, the post holder will be a key member of the Financial Accounts team and have one direct report. The team is responsible for financial reporting, capital reporting, internal controls, taxes (including VAT and corporation tax), treasury, income, studentships, accounts receivable and payables.
About You
You will be able to interpret local and international tax legislation, assess their impact, share your findings with senior management and ensure timely implementation of statutory changes.
You will also be an experienced CCAB‑qualified accountant or CTA tax professional and a highly motivated individual with tax knowledge of working in a large complex organisation who can perform effectively under significant pressure, continuously working within tight deadlines and is expected to act independently without requiring detailed supervision. Additionally, you will have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits Package
We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. Explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, we have Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards. We are committed to closing the diversity pay gap and ensuring all employees can thrive.
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