Company Taxation Officer

Cross Departmental Opportunities

Falkland Islands

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in 1 month

Finance

Full time

£48,428 - £65,149 per year

Job summary

To apply the Taxes Ordinace of the Falkland Islands, helping to ensure the successful operation of current systems used within the office to administer and collect revenues. To Support the policy changes and development of the legislation related to the taxation in the Falkland Islands.

Job description

Along with other members of the Corporation Tax Team, you will be responsible for:
• Applying the Taxes legislation
• Compliance checks and collecting revenue
• Developing and updating tax policies
• Leading on legislative changes.

Person specification

Detailed technical knowledge of UK tax legislation. At least one of the following qualifications - HMRC Tax Professional Development Programme (now Tax Specialist Programme), Chartered Tax Adviser, (CTA) or CCAB/CIMA accountant, or equvialent.

Benefits

• Fixed Term Contract of up to 4 years. Secondments will be considered.
• Starting Salary £48,428 to £65,149. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable) paid upon successful completion of the contract.
• 30 days annual leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave)
• Relocation allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

Note:
If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.
This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Shortlisting Week Commencing 2nd November. Interviews week commencing 9th and 16th November.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Rebecca Rees
Email : rrees@taxation.gov.fk

Salary range

£48,428 - £65,149 per year