Senior Corporate Tax Manager

Page Personnel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company in the UK is looking for a Tax Advisory Specialist to provide expert guidance and compliance management. This role involves preparing corporation tax computations, managing regulatory relationships, and supporting business growth through effective tax strategies. The successful candidate will have ACA or CTA qualification and extensive experience in corporate tax. Offering an attractive salary up to £85,000, along with additional benefits like a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance, this opportunity supports a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus up to 30%

Cash car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Generous pension scheme

Colleague discount

Cycle to work scheme

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive corporate tax background with experience in complex tax environments.
• Proven track record in preparing corporation tax computations.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax advice to stakeholders.
• Oversee R&D tax credit processes.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on evolving business models.
• Prepare accurate corporation tax computations.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

ACA or CTA qualification

Job description

Overview

Attractive salary & benefits package

Hybrid working

About Our Client

A well known and established retailer known its national presence.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities – Strategic Tax Advisory

• Provide expert tax advice and guidance to senior stakeholders across all business divisions
• Influence and inform critical business decisions through comprehensive tax analysis
• Support major commercial transactions with specialized transaction tax expertise
• Lead cross-functional projects that require deep tax knowledge and business acumen

Key Responsibilities – Technical Tax Management

• Oversee Research & Development (R&D) tax credit processes, ensuring optimal claim preparation and submission
• Manage and coordinate responses to HMRC enquiries, maintaining strong regulatory relationships
• Provide sophisticated Transfer Pricing analysis and documentation support
• Deliver expert guidance on complex financing structures and their tax implications
• Ensure robust tax compliance across all jurisdictions, including accurate tax accounting under IFRS standards

Key Responsibilities – Business Partnership & Development

• Collaborate extensively with commercial teams to understand evolving business models
• Monitor and interpret changing tax legislation, assessing impact on business operations
• Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures that support business growth
• Build strong working relationships across the retail environment, from supply chain to customer-facing operations

Key Responsibilities – Compliance & Risk Management

• Prepare accurate corporation tax computations and statutory account disclosures
• Maintain comprehensive tax records and documentation standards
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while optimizing the company's tax position
• Ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements

The Successful Applicant

Professional Qualifications

• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) or CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification required
• Current practicing certificate preferred

Technical Expertise

• Extensive corporate tax background with demonstrable experience in complex tax environments
• Proven track record in preparing corporation tax computations and statutory tax disclosures
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax principles
• Experience with tax technology and systems implementation

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax professionals
• Strong project management abilities with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Commercial acumen with understanding of retail business dynamics
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and managing risk

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £85000 DOE
• For 100% performance 30% discretionary bonus
• Cash car allowance - £8k
• Private Medical Insurance (AVIVA)
• Company pension 1.5 times colleagues' contribution (Max 15%)
• 15% colleague discount
• Free parking - subject to available spaces
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 days holiday + customary Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working