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.