UK Tax Manager - 12-month fixed term contract
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Partner with the Director of Tax & Internal Audit to provide tax advice on commercial decisions, business changes, and restructuring projects. Manage corporation tax, VAT, and other tax compliance obligations across the UK while leading tax enquiries and maintaining relationships with external advisors and authorities. Prepare and review tax information for statutory accounts, audits, budgets, and forecasts, monitor legislative changes, and oversee tax payments and refunds in partnership with Treasury. Deliver ad hoc tax projects including transfer pricing and country-by-country reporting. This 12-month fixed-term role is based in London Kings Cross with hybrid working expectations of two office days per week. Start date is late September or early October 2026.
Required Qualifications
- An accounting or tax qualification (ACA, CTA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant relevant experience
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within an in-house tax function covering both direct and indirect taxes
- Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and deferred tax accounting
- Experience managing tax compliance, reporting and advisory activities across multiple jurisdictions
- Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and translate it into practical business guidance
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across finance and non-finance teams
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and in the detail
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of French, Belgian or Dutch tax regimes and/or French language skills
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