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 Responsibilities • Lead 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 readiness • Act as a technical point of contact for tax authority queries and internal stakeholders • Provide practical, commercially focused tax guidance to finance and operational teams • Translate complex financial/tax data into clear insights using data visualisation tools • Support governance frameworks and ensure alignment with evolving global tax policies (including transfer pricing) • Contribute to tax transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and ERP enhancements • Monitor legislative developments and assess impact on the business
Profile • Professionally qualified (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) • Strong grounding in UK corporate tax and VAT; exposure to Irish tax advantageous • Experience in a multinational environment or top-tier advisory firm • Confident working across both compliance and advisory elements • Advanced 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 impact • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Why Consider This Role • Broad, end-to-end exposure across the tax lifecycle • High visibility within finance and operational teams • Opportunity to contribute to ongoing tax transformation and digitalisation • Flexible hybrid working model • Stable, well-resourced environment with long-term investment in capability
For a confidential discussion and full details, please get in touch with Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson