Experience

The Football Association

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Tax Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Overall responsibility for tax compliance, reporting, governance and internal tax advisory across all taxes and international jurisdictions in which the group operates. Overall responsibility for tax compliance, reporting, governance and internal tax advisory across all taxes and international jurisdictions in which the group operates.



Berendsen

• France
• Facilities Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Group Tax Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Head office tax advisory and compliance role for FTSE 250 listed multinational reporting directly to Head of Tax & Treasury; Interim and Year End Tax Reporting under IFRS and FRS102, and main point of contact for PWC tax audit queries.Deferred tax scheduling for derivatives, pensions, share schemes, fixed assets, provisions etc.UK & Ireland CT compliance for Group with the use of Alphatax and Alphatag.Tax provisions and true ups for group, claiming group loss reliefs as applicable and managing QIPs.Tax review of key customer operating lease contract (Travelodge) & identification of issues.Assist with transfer pricing documentation, inter-company debt restructuring, CFC charges.Project management; Senior Accounting Officer, globally mobile employee policies.Ownership of all VAT and PAYE compliance work.Responsible for Treasury workload including group cash flow management, Swap and Spot FX deals, USPP and RCF loan facility management.

• UK Tax & Treasury Accountant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Tax advisory and compliance for FTSE 250 listed PLC; filing of the various monthly, quarterly and annual direct and indirect tax returns.



PKF Littlejohn

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Tax Senior Associate

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  Pure Corporate Tax focused role at top 10 firm: Managed growing portfolio of corporate tax clients including complex groups. Client base included global airline Avianca, The National Portrait Gallery, Argo Blockchain plc, Coinsilium (UK fintech/blockchain NEX listed company) a number of financial services (insurance), energy and resource exploration companies, as well as clients in retail, land & property and shipping. Also had a key involvement across tax audits in EMEA and tax due diligence assignments.



Lloyd & Co Chartered Accountants

• United Kingdom
• Accounting

• Chartered Accountant (ACA), Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

  At this Surrey based firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors, I gained a wealth of experience encompassing but not limited to; personal and corporate taxation, VAT, statutory accounts prep and audit. I qualified with the firm as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant in 2012 whilst in a senior role. Key skills demonstrated; tax consultancy, client care and accounting systems implementation. My considerable experience in these areas made me the go-to person for clients, colleagues, friends and other network contacts. Working at a small practice gave me great exposure to vast number of small and medium sized businesses, and I developed an excellent core of technical and practical skills.Client work highlights; auditing London based charities and medium sized companies; carrying out specialised grant audit assignments (including those with European Commission funding); implementation of cloud based accounting systems for new and existing clients; preparing the Accounts of a cutting edge medical research and development Group and preparation of audit deliverables packs for PwC. I managed a continually expanding portfolio of clients, and was committed to giving all of the clients under my management the best possible service and advice; pleasingly this was supported by regular positive feedback.

• Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA)

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2012



Riverside Financial Consultancy Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Financial and Management Accountant

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  At this niche accountancy practice based in Hammersmith I quickly developed a strong and diverse business skills set encompassing everything from business incorporation for start-ups to corporate and personal tax planning for a host of established companies. During this time I went on to lead a staff team of three, assisting the practice manager with recruitment, training, performance feedback and delegation. I also successfully managed a growing portfolio of clients, with a significant number of these stemming from the media industry. This included BBC, ITV and Al Jazeera professionals such as famous actors, newsreaders and a globally recognised musician as well as working within the broad sectors of retail, construction, catering and professional services firms.