Group Tax Manager

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial accountant to manage UK Corporation Tax matters. This role involves preparing tax returns, collaborating with various teams, and implementing process improvements. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for career growth. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, this position provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including a yearly bonus and generous leave policies. Join a forward-thinking team and make a real difference in the world of connectivity.

Benefits

Yearly Bonus

28 Days Annual Leave

Charity Days

Paid Maternity Leave

Private Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Free Health Assessments

Share Save Scheme

Additional Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with UK Corporation Tax and statutory account disclosures.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK Corporation Tax matters including preparation of tax returns.
• Assist with R&D tax credit claims and ensure SOX controls are effective.

Skills

UK Corporation Tax

Financial Accounting

Stakeholder Management

Tax Compliance

Education

1-3 years PQE

Experience in Advisory or Large Industry

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Responsibility, as part of a team, for managing all aspects of the Group’s UK Corporation Tax matters including the preparation and review of the tax notes and associated calculations for completion of numerous Statutory Accounts, internal reporting events, Corporation Tax returns and other tax submissions (including Withholding Tax and Financial Reporting disclosures). Includes oversight of colleagues in overseas Shared Service Centers and working with a number of different Finance Team colleagues, as well as being a a key point of contact for the Group’s auditors.

• Preparation/review of:

  • UK statutory account tax calculations and disclosure notes

  • Internal reporting events/submissions

  • Tax figures in various companies’ management accounts

  • Corporation Tax returns and computations

  • Controlled foreign companies

  • Corporate interest restriction

• Assist external advisors with the preparation of R&D tax credit claims and subsequent filings with HMRC

• Assist wider Group Tax and Finance teams in projects, where required

• Ensuring effective & efficient SOX controls are implemented and operated

• Periodically inform and update senior management (in Group Tax and the wider business) on the status of the above

• Implementation of process simplification and automation initiatives

Who you are

• Financial accounting experience with 1-3 years PQE either with an advisory firm or within large industry with experience of, or a specific interest in, UK Corporation Tax .
• Involvement in preparing and/or reviewing UK Corporation tax returns and statutory account disclosures.
• Able to build relationships across all levels of the organisation, including with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of core UK Corporation Tax technical topics
• Experience of working in a complex environment across multiple teams.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
  

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.