Job Title: UK Tax Manager Contract Type: 12-month FTC, Part Time, Full Time Salary Range: £80,000 - £95,000 depending on experience Location: Eastleigh or Reigate, hybrid Travel: You will be expected to attend an Ageas UK or esure office 1 day per week Closing Date for applications: 23rd April 2026
UK Tax Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ageas as a UK Tax Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract, responsible for managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across Ageas UK, AICL and esure. Sitting within the Finance function, this role plays a critical part in ensuring all UK tax obligations are met accurately, on time and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. Acting as a key point of contact with HMRC, external advisors and internal stakeholders, the UK Tax Manager will also support the ongoing integration of the businesses and provide expert tax guidance across the wider Ageas UK Group.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage UK tax compliance and reporting obligations across Corporation Tax, VAT and IPT for Ageas UK, AICL and esure
* Oversee group tax filings and payment arrangements, including CT group relief, VAT group and partial exemption methodology
* Ensure accurate tax disclosures in statutory and group accounts in line with legislation and accounting standards
* Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC, external auditors and tax advisers, managing relationships and enquiries
* Support business integration, governance and risk management, including SAO compliance and BEPS Pillar II readiness
* Provide expert tax advice across the UK Group, supporting finance, payroll and wider stakeholders and championing a strong tax culture
Skills and Experience
* Qualified accountant or tax professional with proven experience in UK tax reporting and compliance
* Strong technical knowledge across Corporation Tax, VAT and IPT, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
* Experience managing relationships with HMRC, external auditors and professional tax advisers
* Excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify risk or opportunity
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and challenge at all levels of the business
* Highly organised and proactive, with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
Benefits
At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve Top Employer status in the UK.
Flexible Working – Smart gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it’s within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop‑offs. We also offer all our vacancies part‑time/job shares and a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) with the option to buy and sell days.
Supporting your Health – Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders and Well‑Being Activities – Mindfulness.
Supporting your Wealth – 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings and Employee Loans.
Supporting you at Work – Well‑Being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.
Supporting you and your Family – Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks' full pay.
Benefits for Them – Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
Get some Tech – Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.
Getting around – Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
Supporting you back to work – Return to work programme after maternity leave.
EEO Commitment
We are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. If the list does not cover the support you need, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss how they can help. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We have a zero‑tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.
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