Job Description
We are helping a financial services client with an immediate contract requirement to assist the Head of Tax with the management of the group's tax reporting, compliance and payment obligations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and robust governance procedures. You will need to available to start immediately and have a strong grounding in UK corporation tax.
The key responsibilities will include:
* Oversee the preparation, review and submission of the UK corporation tax returns (CT600), computations and supporting documentation
* Co-ordinate group relief, loss utilisation and CIR calculations
* Manage the UK corporation tax payment process, including preparation of forecast tax figures for QIP purposes
* Support and prepare calculations for the UK statutory accounts tax disclosure process and explanations for external audit
* Undertake balance sheet reconciliation of the tax accounts
* Act as a point of contact with HMRC on BAU tax matters
* Support the Group Head of Tax on cross border tax matters such as CFC reviews, transfer pricing, CT61 filings and compliance updates
* Support on the centralisation and automation of the VAT reporting process
* Prepare UK VAT returns (additional training may be provided where required) and manage payments and reconciliation process
You will ideally be a qualified UK corporation tax specialist with experience working in fast-paced in-house tax environments. You will have strong communication skills, a pro-active attitude and high attention to detail. We are looking for someone to start before June 2026, so please apply now to avoid disappointment. This will be a minimum 3 month assignment but could extend well beyond that.