Direct Tax Manager, UK | London, UK

Arch Capital Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London seeks a Direct Tax Manager responsible for tax filings and reporting for UK non-life insurance entities. The ideal candidate will manage multiple workstreams, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant / tax professional required.
• UK tax compliance experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Producing quarterly tax provisions for US GAAP reporting.
• Preparing corporate tax computations and filings.
• Liaison with internal teams and HMRC.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct Tax Manager, UK

Arch Capital Group, London, United Kingdom

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise, and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors, and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

The Tax Manager is responsible for tax filings and reporting, including related systems and governance, for the group's UK non-life insurance entities, subsidiaries, UK and non-UK branches, and Lloyd's entities. The role also involves contributing to the success of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing the quarterly tax provisions for US GAAP reporting
• Drafting UK statutory tax disclosures
• Preparing corporate tax computations and filings, and assisting with related matters
• Supporting Lloyd's of London tax requests and submissions
• Liaising with internal teams, HMRC, external auditors, and advisers
• Supporting Certificates of UK Tax Residence and FATCA processes
• Assisting the Senior Tax Manager and Head of Tax (UK) with direct tax technical analysis on ad hoc projects

Skills / Competencies

• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge information, and take initiative, especially in ambiguous situations
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to recommend and implement solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain tax-technical issues to non-tax audiences and build relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax professional (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Experience

• UK tax compliance experience – essential
• Insurance/Lloyd's experience – desired but not essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – essential

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