Assistant Tax Manager | Permanent | Up to £53,000
A fantastic first move into industry - joining an established in‑house tax team with hands‑on support.
As Assistant Tax Manager, you’ll support the Senior Tax Manager across all aspects of UK Corporation Tax for the Group. Together, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day compliance and reporting, as well as providing high quality tax advice to finance teams and the wider business in response to changing tax rules and business needs.
A key element of the role is fixed asset taxation and capital investment, reflecting Marston’s extensive and diverse property portfolio. There will also be opportunities over time to broaden into other areas of tax. While this is primarily a tax role, given the close working relationship between Tax and Financial Reporting there may also be a small complementary accounting element - particularly relating to fixed asset accounting where it closely aligns with the tax work.
You’ll benefit from hands on coaching, exposure to a broad corporate tax agenda (including group reporting and process improvement), and the chance to build capability and confidence as you progress your career in industry.
Key responsibilities:
Preparation of the Group’s UK Corporation Tax returns
Preparation of current and deferred tax provisions for Group and company accounts under IFRS and FRS 102
Calculation of quarterly tax estimates for bank reporting and forecasting accurate tax payments
Preparation of capital allowance claims
Optimising the use of tax attributes across the Group
Preparation of Corporate Interest Restriction calculations
Preparation of Pillar Two calculations and reporting
Maintenance of the capital asset database
Drafting technical tax analysis papers
You’ll also:
Support wider team activities, including fixed asset accounting and other tax compliance work
Keep up to date with new and emerging tax legislation, assessing risk and impact on the Group
Apply tax and business knowledge to support projects, manage risk and inform senior management decision making
Support governance and compliance processes, including Senior Accounting Officer certification
Draft responses to HMRC and auditor queries, working with advisers where required
Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and documentation, making best use of data and technology
Work collaboratively with Finance and non-tax stakeholders, gathering information and explaining requirements clearly
About you:
CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, with c. 2 years’ post qualification experience
Strongly grounded in UK Corporation Tax
Experienced in fixed asset taxation and capital allowances
Knowledgeable in deferred tax reporting, ideally relating to property portfolios
Confident using Excel and analysing large datasets
A clear communicator with good written and verbal skills
Well organised, detail focused and comfortable working to deadlines
Curious and proactive, with an interest in process improvement, data quality and tax technology
Willing to learn new skills and support wider team activities as needed
Desirable experience:
Deferred tax experience within a property rich or multi-site organisation
Experience of Pillar Two
Experience using tax software or reporting tools (e.g. Onesource or similar)
What you get from us:
You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:
Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
Training and induction from our NITA award training team
Apprenticeship programmes – offering development at any stage of your career
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
30% off in Marston’s pubs and Marston’s Inns accommodation
Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
Save as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme, to support your well-being including confidential 24/7 helpline
Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
Health Screening Discounts
Long Service Awards
Buy and sell additional leave
Gym Discounts
24-hour GP helpline
Mortgage Advice and support
Healthcare Cash Plan
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