Direct Tax Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurer is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Direct Tax function in Southampton. This role oversees tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services while managing a team of Tax Accountants. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and experience in large multinationals. The position offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives within the business.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive and collaborative culture

Key leadership role in high-performing tax team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ATT, ACA, or CTA (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax with compliance experience.
• Background in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly tax reporting and compliance.
• Provide expert advice on UK corporate tax matters.
• Mentor two Direct Tax Accountants.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

ATT

ACA

CTA

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.