Direct Tax Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global insurer is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Direct Tax function, managing tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services. This high-impact role involves overseeing a small team and making strategic contributions to corporate tax matters, ideally suited for professionals with strong UK tax knowledge. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to significantly impact a dynamic financial services business.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive culture

Key leadership role

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ATT, ACA, or CTA.
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax.
• Background in large multinationals or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly tax reporting.
• Ensure corporate tax compliance and manage audits.
• Provide advice on UK corporate tax matters.

Skills

UK Corporation Tax

Tax Compliance

Tax Advisory

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

ATT, ACA, or CTA (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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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.