Direct Tax Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead UK direct tax compliance, reporting and governance within Lloyd’s and its global network. You will shape tax risk management for a complex organisation and provide commercial input on projects and transactions. You’ll work closely with HMRC, external advisers and stakeholders to support informed business decisions. This is a high-impact position within a collaborative tax function, offering opportunities to influence across markets and regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate and timely delivery of UK corporation tax returns, payments and related compliance.
• Manage group and global tax requirements (Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting, Corporate Interest Restriction).
• Lead group tax reporting, including provisions and disclosures.
• Maintain governance and controls across direct tax processes.
• Identify, document and escalate tax risks, issues and control weaknesses.
• Provide clear, commercially focused tax advice on projects, transactions and legislative changes.
• Oversee direct tax compliance and governance across Lloyd’s international network.
• Build productive relationships with HMRC, external advisers and stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop two direct reports.

Key requirements

• Significant experience managing UK corporation tax compliance and reporting in a complex organisation or group.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Broad understanding of international direct tax matters.
• Experience reviewing work and coordinating external advisers.
• Confidence working with tax authorities and senior stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical tax input on business projects, transactions or advisory matters.
• Practical understanding of tax governance, risk and controls.
• Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to tax and non-tax audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement navigating complexity or ambiguity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy.
• Inclusive leadership style with delegation, coaching and developing others.
• International tax compliance experience (Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting) valued but not essential.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry or Lloyd’s market is helpful.

• Inclusive leadership
• Clear, concise communication to diverse audiences
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• UK corporation tax compliance and reporting
• Pillar Two
• Country-by-Country Reporting

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