Global Group Tax Reporting Lead

Referment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a senior tax professional to own the group's tax reporting end-to-end. You’ll deliver IFRS tax calculations and disclosures for the annual report, coordinating year-end across group entities and ensuring accurate consolidation.

You’ll manage UK corporation tax and US filings with local advisors, oversee other jurisdictions and indirect taxes like VAT, and drive improvements in tax controls and documentation within a lean team.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualification experience in a tax-focused role.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax and tax accounting; familiarity with US tax concepts is an advantage.
• Proven experience managing group tax reporting in a multi-entity, international environment.
• Comfort operating in a lean finance team with hands-on administrative work alongside delivery.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with finance and ERP systems.
• Clear communication, with the ability to explain tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and delivery of the group's tax reporting under IFRS, including current and deferred tax calculations and tax disclosures for the annual report.
• Coordinate year-end process across all group entities and ensure accurate tax balances in consolidation and statutory accounts.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and policy; act as primary liaison with external auditors on tax reporting.
• Oversee UK corporation tax and US federal/state filings with local advisors; handle VAT and other indirect taxes.
• Stay updated on legislation and assess impact on the group; manage R&D tax claims; improve tax controls and documentation.
• In a small team, perform day-to-day administrative work alongside technical delivery and system projects.

Skills

Tax reporting

Group tax reporting

Communication

Self-starter

Multi-entity experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Referment is seeking a senior tax professional to own the group's tax reporting end-to-end. You’ll deliver IFRS tax calculations and disclosures for the annual report, coordinating year-end across group entities and ensuring accurate consolidation.

You’ll manage UK corporation tax and US filings with local advisors, oversee other jurisdictions and indirect taxes like VAT, and drive improvements in tax controls and documentation within a lean team.