Tax Manager

Overview

As Tax Manager you own key UK tax activities and drive timely compliance while advising on commercial tax matters. You’ll work closely with the Head of Tax and cross-functional teams, shaping tax strategy and processes in a fast-moving environment. You will improve and automate tax processes, engage with external advisors and auditors, and lead a small tax team. This role offers visibility across the business and a chance to influence substantial tax outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• 27 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisory projects with Head of Tax and external advisors (transfer pricing, permanent establishment, CFCs, financing, restructurings)
• Support tax authority enquiries and risk mitigation
• Automate and improve tax processes using Workday Financials and Copilot
• Own UK corporate tax returns and payments, Pillar II, R&D credits, CIRC, SAO and other direct tax compliance
• Prepare tax numbers and disclosures for quarterly group reporting and annual statutory accounts; liaise with auditors
• Manage and develop the tax graduate (delegation, coaching, and performance)

Key requirements

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals
• Curious, commercial mindset with data analysis ability
• Continuous improvement and proactive work approach
• Results-driven, able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workload
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation

• Strong communication
• Analytical mindset
• Collaborative teamwork
• Transfer pricing
• Permanent establishment
• Controlled foreign companies (CFCs)

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