Direct Tax Manager

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global insurer is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Direct Tax function. This high-impact role involves managing tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services while leading a small team. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in supporting the business on corporate tax matters, ensuring compliance and implementing risk management initiatives within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive and collaborative culture

Key leadership role

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly tax reporting focusing on deferred tax and tax journals.
• Ensure accurate corporate tax compliance and manage statutory filings.
• Provide expert advice on UK corporate tax matters, including business structuring.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tax compliance knowledge

Tax advisory experience

Knowledge of UK Corporation Tax

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.