Group Tax and Treasury - Group Corporate Tax Manager

WH Smith PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Smith PLC is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and planning across the Group. The ideal candidate will have ACA or CTA qualifications with significant experience in UK corporate tax, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 PQE, preferably with industry experience.
• Experience in UK corporate tax return preparation.
• Knowledge of group and statutory disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Complete UK corporate tax computations and returns.
• Ensure robust transfer pricing procedures and documentation.
• Assist with Group Tax Strategy documentation and implementation.

Skills

Effective communicator

Microsoft Excel

Education

ACA and/or CTA qualified

Tools

OneSource

Job description

Group Tax and Treasury - Group Corporate Tax Manager

At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. They go the extra mile, enabling our growth. Our Tax and Treasury team is passionate about creating an environment where people can do their best work.

We now have a new permanent full-time opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager. This role reports to the Group Tax Manager, responsible for tax compliance and planning across our Group businesses.

What you'll do

Compliance and reporting

• Complete all UK corporate tax computations and returns.
• Prepare R&D claims for inclusion within the returns.
• Coordinate with third-party advisors on capital allowances claims.
• Complete Ireland and overseas branch returns.
• Assist with year-end and interim tax workings, journals, and disclosures, working closely with the Group Tax Manager and Group Finance.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of tax numbers.
• Assist with implementing OECD BEPS Pillar Two rules.
• Prepare budget and forecast for current and deferred tax numbers.
• Work with Group Finance on tax numbers and disclosures for UK subsidiary accounts.
• Calculate and monitor UK, Jersey, and Ireland tax payments.
• Assist with overseas compliance and review returns prepared by advisors.
• Manage overseas tax payments, ensuring accuracy and tracking.
• Handle tax enquiries from HMRC and overseas authorities.
• Support SAO obligations.

Transfer pricing

• Ensure robust transfer pricing procedures and documentation.
• Prepare transfer pricing calculations with UK and overseas finance teams.
• Monitor global transfer pricing updates and communicate changes.
• Prepare Country by Country submissions to HMRC.

Tax advisory

• Assist with Group Tax Strategy documentation and implementation.
• Maintain tax summaries for overseas territories.
• Advise on global tax implications of transactions.
• Collaborate on capital structuring and cash repatriation.
• Guide on setting up new businesses and dissolutions.
• Work on withholding and stamp tax requirements.
• Monitor global tax developments and assess impacts.
• Provide ad hoc tax advice, including on acquisitions.

Who you are

• ACA and/or CTA qualified with 3-5 PQE, preferably with industry experience.
• Experience in UK corporate tax return preparation.
• Knowledge of group and statutory disclosures.
• Experience with transfer pricing issues.
• Understanding of international tax systems.
• Effective communicator.
• Excellent PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• OneSource experience is preferable.

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid working model.
• 4 pm Friday finish.
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off and bank holidays; option to buy extra days.
• Family-friendly leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.

Who we are

Celebrating over 230 years, we are a globally recognized brand in over 30 countries, with over 11,000 colleagues committed to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people, and communities. Our stores and brands are present in airports, hospitals, railway stations, high streets, and shopping centers worldwide. We thrive on pace, collaboration, and innovation, fostering an entrepreneurial culture. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming everyone to be themselves.

Other details

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• Pay Type Salary