Group Tax Specialist (12 month FTC)

Storio group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading photo products company in London is seeking a Group Direct Tax Lead to manage tax compliance and advise on tax matters. You will develop and implement tax strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing tax structures. Ideal candidates will have corporate tax knowledge, strong project management skills, and a relevant professional qualification. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the company's operations.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of corporate tax advisory, compliance, and international tax principles.
• Experience in tax compliance and advisory, ideally gained at a Big 4 or in-house firm.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and advise on tax matters for Storio Group.
• Prepare and submit all direct tax returns.
• Design and execute direct tax strategy and compliance framework.

Skills

Corporate tax advisory

Tax compliance

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

ATT, ACA, CA, or CTA qualification

Job description

Make Your Mark as a Group Direct Tax Lead at Storio group

About the role:

We need a Group Direct Tax Lead to join the London team. You will be responsible for everything related to direct taxes across Storio Group. This means managing tax compliance, advising on tax matters, and planning efficient tax structures. You will be key to making sure our tax affairs run efficiently and effectively, helping us navigate complex direct taxation and business transactions.

How you embrace curiosity daily

• You will actively seek out tax incentives like R&D Tax Credits or WBSO and manage the claiming process.
• You prepare and submit all direct tax returns for income, withholding, and capital gains.
• You oversee and prepare transfer pricing documentation, including the Master File and Local File.
• You work closely with business units to give expert advice on the direct tax impact of new initiatives.
• You advise on the right tax structures for commercial transactions like acquisitions or disposals.
• You help the Treasury team optimise intercompany financing, keeping rules like thin capitalisation in mind.
• You coordinate our official responses to ongoing tax audits across all Storio Group entities.

How you make your mark

• You design and execute our direct tax strategy and compliance framework.
• You guarantee that we are compliant with all relevant tax regulations globally.
• You ensure we operate in the most tax efficient way possible through strategic planning.
• You provide innovative, clear solutions to complex tax issues, helping us manage risks and opportunities.
• You enable business growth by creating and maintaining a robust, reliable tax structure.
• You make key tax disclosures for our budget, forecasts, and annual financial reports.

What you bring to the team

• A solid understanding of corporate tax advisory, compliance, and international tax principles.
• Experience in tax compliance and advisory, ideally gained at a Big 4, Top 10, or in-house firm.
• A proven ability to partner with the business and find innovative solutions to tax issues.
• Sound judgment when identifying risks, conducting reviews, and knowing when to elevate concerns.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

What sets you apart

• A relevant professional qualification such as ATT, ACA, CA, or CTA, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with optimising tax structures or intercompany financing.
• The ability to negotiate fees and manage external tax advisors.

About us

At Storio Group, we help people hold onto life's moments. We make personalised photo products that turn fleeting memories into things you can keep, share, and re-live.

Every person at Storio Group helps create our products and shape our company. You will see the impact of your work daily. We invite you to make your mark on our business, products, and customers' lives.

We act with heart by putting people first and valuing diverse perspectives. We give our best and aim for high standards in all we do. We own our work, taking initiative to find solutions. We embrace curiosity, always learning and trying new things. We find the joy in our work and create a positive environment.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work

Storio Group is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during interviews please contact our HR team.

Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the position's country without requiring sponsorship.