Direct Tax Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurer is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Direct Tax function. This high-impact role involves managing tax compliance and risk management while mentoring a team. You will provide expert advice on corporate tax matters and influence strategic decisions within a dynamic financial services environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive and collaborative culture

Key leadership role

Opportunity for strategic impact

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ATT, ACA, or CTA (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax with hands-on compliance and advisory experience.
• Experience in large multinationals or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly tax reporting, focusing on deferred tax and tax accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate corporate tax compliance and statutory filings.
• Provide expert advice on UK corporate tax matters and drive tax risk management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

ATT, ACA, or CTA (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Word

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An established global insurer is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Direct Tax function. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing tax compliance, reporting, advisory services, and risk management. You’ll also lead a small team of two Tax Accountants and play a strategic role in supporting the business on a range of corporate tax matters, including M&A.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and quarterly tax reporting, with a focus on deferred tax, tax journals, and tax accounting.

• Ensure timely and accurate corporate tax compliance, managing statutory filings and tax audits.

• Provide expert advice on UK corporate tax matters, including business structuring and transactions

• Drive tax risk management initiatives and implement tax planning strategies aligned with commercial goals.

• Monitor and advise on changes in UK tax legislation, ensuring the business remains compliant and informed.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and business units to support planning and decision-making.

• Develop and mentor two Direct Tax Accountants.

What They're Looking For:

• Fully qualified ATT, ACA, or CTA (or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax with hands-on compliance and advisory experience.

• Background in large multinationals or financial services preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax issues.

• Advanced Excel and Word skills; confident working with data and financial systems.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working model with a supportive and collaborative culture.

• Key leadership role within a high-performing tax team.

• Opportunity to make a strategic impact across a dynamic financial services business.