Tax Reporting & Compliance Controller
On-siteLeicester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the preparation and review of Group tax reporting under IFRS, including current and deferred tax provisions, ETR calculations, and Annual Report disclosures. Oversee UK and international corporate tax compliance, managing returns, forecasts, budgets, and quarterly instalment payments. Guide indirect tax activities, reviewing VAT returns, PESM calculations, SDLT, CIS, and coordinating overseas filings. Oversee the customs team to maintain strict compliance with import declarations and origin documentation. Drive continuous improvement by standardising and automating tax processes, exploring emerging technologies and AI to boost accuracy and efficiency. Ensure robust tax governance and financial controls across the business, supporting SAO compliance and leading responses to HMRC enquiries and external audits.
Required Qualifications
- A CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional tax qualification
- strong background in tax reporting and compliance within a multinational or listed environment
- Deep knowledge of UK taxes - including corporation tax, VAT, and customs duties
- solid grasp of international tax compliance
- Proven experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing tax teams
- Excellent business partnering skills
- ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
- Exceptional organisation
- sharp analytical skills
- confidence to handle busy reporting cycles and multiple deadlines smoothly
- A collaborative, ambitious mindset
- proactive passion for continuous improvement and modernising tax operations
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