Life Tax - Senior Tax Manager

Pro-Tax; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Manager specializing in Life Tax to enhance their Insurance Tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead in a niche area, providing expert tax advice to inbound groups and managing complex projects. You'll be instrumental in advising on acquisitions and restructuring while developing strong professional relationships with clients. If you're ready to step into a leadership position and make a significant impact in a prestigious firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in insurance tax, particularly in Life Tax.
• Strong technical expertise and ability to manage complex tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide UK tax advice to inbound groups in the insurance sector.
• Lead tax input on major European insurance M&A projects.

Skills

Insurance Tax Expertise

Life Tax Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

People Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Tax Qualification

Job description

Life Tax Specialist - Senior Tax Manager

London

Big 4 | A great package and career opportunities

Are you an experienced Insurance Tax Specialist at SM level (or a manager looking for a step up) with expertise in Life Tax? A leading Big 4 firm is looking for a high-calibre professional to take the lead in this niche area within their Insurance Tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and become the go-to Life Tax expert in a dynamic and growing practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide UK tax advice to inbound groups operating in the UK through Lloyd's platforms or general insurance operations.
• Lead tax input on major European insurance M&A projects, including feasibility studies and restructuring proposals.
• Manage tax audits for non-life insurance groups, Lloyd's entities, and UK parented insurance brokers.
• Support a FTSE 100 non-audit account, delivering life insurance tax advice and training to client tax teams.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring within the insurance sector.
• Develop strong professional relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Take on a people management role, coaching and developing talent within the insurance tax team.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive insurance tax experience, with a strong focus on Life Tax.
• Background in a Big 4, Top 10, or leading insurance firm.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to manage complex tax projects.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience in people management and leadership is highly desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to carve out a leadership role in a prestigious firm, working on high-profile clients and projects. If you're ready to step up and make an impact, apply today!