Group Tax Reporting Lead (IFRS, International)

Referment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a tax reporting lead to own IFRS tax reporting for the group, including current and deferred tax and annual report disclosures. You will coordinate year-end processes across entities and ensure accurate consolidation figures.

You will oversee transfer pricing, liaise with external auditors, manage UK corporation tax and US filings, and support R&D tax claims within a lean finance 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 a strong advantage.
• Proven experience managing group tax reporting in a multi-entity, international environment.
• Comfort operating in a lean finance team where hands-on administrative work sits alongside technical delivery.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with finance and ERP systems.
• Clear communication, with the ability to explain tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
• A self-starter, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines.

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 the year-end process across all group entities and ensure tax balances are accurate in group consolidation and statutory accounts.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and policy; act as primary liaison with external auditors on tax reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Multi-entity tax reporting

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Referment is seeking a tax reporting lead to own IFRS tax reporting for the group, including current and deferred tax and annual report disclosures. You will coordinate year-end processes across entities and ensure accurate consolidation figures.

You will oversee transfer pricing, liaise with external auditors, manage UK corporation tax and US filings, and support R&D tax claims within a lean finance team.