Job Description
UK Tax Manager – 18 month fixed term contract
Cantello Tayler recruitment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to take ownership of UK tax compliance and reporting for our clients UK entities. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities covering corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and group reporting. Ideal for a candidate with a strong compliance background and a desire to broaden their advisory exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take responsibility for all UK corporate tax compliance, including:
* Preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns
* Calculation of quarterly instalment payments
* Reporting to Group Finance on tax compliance matters
* Prepare tax computations ensuring optimal use of tax reliefs and allowances (e.g. CFC, capital allowances)
* Deliver accurate tax disclosures for audited financial statements
* Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
* Prepare Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) calculations
* Support with transfer pricing calculations and documentation
* Assist with other direct tax compliance such as:
* Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) filings
* Pillar 2 compliance
* Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR)
* JCFC reporting
* UK Tax Strategy updates
* Prepare and submit quarterly tax charge reporting, including:
* Tax packs for UK entities
* Posting of tax journals to SAP (CIT, DT, Group relief)
* Lead preparation of:
* Bi-annual forecast of current year tax charge
* Annual tax charge plan
* Support JSOX compliance for UK Direct Tax
* Assist with HMRC correspondence (residency certificates, enquiries, etc.)
* Liaise with external advisors on tax advisory matters and ad hoc tax queries
Candidate Profile:
* Qualifications:
* Accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA) essential
* CTA qualification desirable
* Experience:
* Trained in practice, ideally in a corporate tax compliance role
* First or second move into industry
* Some advisory experience beneficial
* Technical Skills:
* Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements
* Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Personal Attributes:
* Team player with strong work ethic
* Self-motivated and detail-oriented
* Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organisational skills
If this UK Tax Manager role is of interest to you, please click apply now or contact Charlotte Harding in our Egham office.