Head of Corporate Taxes

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cirencester is hiring for a Corporation Tax Manager to lead compliance and reporting processes. This hybrid role, ideal for mid-senior level candidates, requires significant tax knowledge and leadership skills. The company offers benefits such as a discretionary bonus, competitive annual leave, and robust parental leave policies.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong corporation tax and industry experience, ideally within financial services.
• Ability to work collaboratively to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience interacting with external tax service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Corporate Tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements for Corporation Tax.
• Manage monthly, interim, and year-end reporting processes.

Skills

Corporate Tax compliance

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualification(s)

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work, and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered, and accountable; where they can show up, speak up, and perform — because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

To take the lead on all matters related to Corporation Tax across the SJP group. To support the Group Tax Director, ensuring we report and pay the right amount in line with the Tax strategy, policy, and practice for the Group.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead a team of Corporate Tax professionals (3 direct reports)
• Responsible for Corporation Tax compliance and regulatory requirements, including returns and payments to HMRC as prepared by team members for ultimate sign-off by the Group Tax Director
• Manage monthly, interim, and year-end reporting processes, including the tax contribution of the SJP funds and associated tax aspects of Solvency II reporting
• Oversee international tax matters, including Transfer Pricing documentation, CbCR requirements, Pillar Two requirements, and compliance in overseas jurisdictions
• Lead on Corporation Tax projects as required
• Stay updated on legislative changes in the UK and abroad to support the Group Tax Director in identifying relevant changes for the SJP Worldwide Group
• Serve as the main point of contact with external tax service providers (StateStreet, EY, Deloitte)
• Participate as a member of the Tax Committee on UK and overseas tax issues
• Contribute to the finance leadership group and Skills and Development SLT subgroup
• Bring strong corporation tax and industry experience, ideally within financial services
• Hold CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualification(s)
• Work collaboratively to meet tight deadlines
• Build rapport quickly with a diverse stakeholder group

What's in it for you?

We reward your efforts through a discretionary annual bonus scheme reflecting personal and company performance, a competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), and an online rewards platform offering discounts. We also support various life stages with benefits including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact us via email. Research indicates that applicants, especially from underrepresented groups, may be discouraged if they do not meet all criteria or have taken extended career breaks. If you believe you are a good fit and can demonstrate transferable experience, we encourage you to apply regardless of ticking every box.