Job Description
A global, innovation-led organisation within a highly regulated and commercially dynamic sector is seeking a technically strong Tax Specialist to support its UK & Ireland operations. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the core of the tax function, with exposure across compliance, reporting, business partnering, and transformation initiatives. You'll operate as a key link between in-house teams, shared service centres, and external advisors—ensuring accurate reporting while contributing insight that supports strategic decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesLead coordination of UK & Ireland direct and indirect tax compliance (including Corporation Tax, VAT, and employment-related taxes)Oversee tax inputs into monthly reporting cycles and statutory accounts, maintaining integrity and audit readinessAct as a technical point of contact for tax authority queries and internal stakeholdersProvide practical, commercially focused tax guidance to finance and operational teamsTranslate complex financial/tax data into clear insights using data visualisation toolsSupport governance frameworks and ensure alignment with evolving global tax policies (including transfer pricing)Contribute to tax transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and ERP enhancementsMonitor legislative developments and assess impact on the businessProfileProfessionally qualified (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)Strong grounding in UK corporate tax and VAT; exposure to Irish tax advantageousExperience in a multinational environment or top-tier advisory firmConfident working across both compliance and advisory elementsAdvanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP desirable)Interest in tax technology and data tools (e.g.
Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)Commercially aware, with the ability to translate technical tax into business impactStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsWhy Consider This RoleBroad, end-to-end exposure across the tax lifecycleHigh visibility within finance and operational teamsOpportunity to contribute to ongoing tax transformation and digitalisationFlexible hybrid working modelStable, well-resourced environment with long-term investment in capabilityFor a confidential discussion and full details, please get in touch with Mo Hanslod at Goodman MassonTPBN1_UKTJ