Your new company This is an opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation that is undergoing significant transformation in its finance and tax operations. With a strong commitment to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, the business offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can flourish. The team is collaborative, ambitious, and focused on delivering excellence across all areas of financial reporting and tax governance. Your new role You'll take ownership of a complex portfolio of entities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of corporation tax computations and disclosures. You'll lead on direct tax compliance projects. Acting as deputy to the Head of Direct Taxes, you'll provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to both junior team members and wider finance stakeholders. Your remit will also include managing quarterly cash tax forecasts, statutory tagging processes, and contributing to the development of internal controls and data quality improvements. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong background in corporate tax and financial accounting. You will have a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting standards. You'll be confident in managing complex tax computations, coaching others, and communicating technical matters to non-specialists. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge and improve processes are key to succeeding in this role. What you'll get in return You'll benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive package that includes a performance-based bonus, private medical cover, enhanced family leave, and a company car. The organisation also offers a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and access to a rewards platform with discounts and development opportunities. With a hybrid working model and a culture that supports flexibility and growth, this is a role that offers both professional challenge and personal balance. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your tax career and contribute to a high-performing finance function, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about how this opportunity could align with your career goals. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk