Job Description
In-House Tax Manager - UK Tax\n\nHybrid - once a month in London\n\nReporting to: Head of Tax\n\n6 month FTC\n\nSalary ~ £80k fte\n\nAbout the Company\n\nA fast-growing, private equity-backed business headquartered in the UK with an global footprint gained through M&A activity. With continued expansion and a strong focus on operational excellence, this business has been building a best-in-class in-house tax function to support commercial objectives and ensure compliance across all tax areas.\n\nRole Overview\n\nThe In-House Tax Manager will play a key role in managing the outsourced corporate tax compliance process and overseeing VAT compliance, which is primarily handled by regional finance teams. Reporting to the Head Tax, this role will work closely with the international tax team (also based in the UK), and liaise with regional finance teams across the business to ensure effective tax governance and operational execution.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage outsourced UK and some international corporate tax compliance providers, ensuring timely and accurate filings.\nReview corporate tax computations and returns prepared externally, coordinating internal approvals.\nOversee VAT compliance handled by finance teams in the UK and internationally; advise on VAT queries and ensure accuracy.\nCoordinate tax audit responses and provide support to statutory audit processes involving tax disclosures.\nCollaborate regularly with regional finance teams to support VAT compliance, tax reporting processes, and respond to tax-related queries.\nAct as a bridge between finance teams and tax advisors to ensure tax matters are effectively communicated and implemented.\nWork in close partnership with the international tax team on cross-border matters, transfer pricing, and intercompany arrangements.\nSupport the Head of Tax in developing and maintaining tax policies and controls.\nMaintain accurate tax documentation and assist in preparing tax provisions for financial statements.\nMonitor and assess tax risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.\nProvide input on UK tax developments, supporting business initiatives with proactive advice.\nSupport transaction-related work, including due diligence, integration, and structuring from a UK tax perspective.\nIdentify and implement improvements in tax processes and workflows.\nSupport initiatives to standardise tax processes across regions and enhance data quality and automation.\n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\nProfessionally qualified (CTA, ACA, or equivalent).\nStrong background in UK corporate tax; experience managing outsourced compliance.\nWorking knowledge of UK VAT and ideally some international tax concepts.\nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across finance and tax teams globally.\nExperience preparing or reviewing tax provisions for financial reporting.\nSelf-starter with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nPrevious experience in a private equity-backed or multinational business.\nExposure to tax matters in fast-growth or acquisitive environments.\nUnderstanding of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements.
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