Senior Tax Manager

Samsung Electronics America; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chertsey is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead Direct and Indirect taxes during a maternity cover. The successful candidate will manage the UK corporation tax compliance cycle, oversee VAT submissions, and lead a collaborative tax team. This role demands significant tax expertise and offers a hybrid working model with excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working model – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts on Samsung products

Qualifications

• Significant tax experience with ACA/ACCA qualification.
• Working understanding of IFRS relating to tax accounting.
• Proven team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct and Indirect taxes processes.
• Manage UK corporation tax compliance cycle.
• Prepare tax provisions for reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with VAT for UK and Ireland.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Team management

Relationship building

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

ACA/ACCA with CTA or significant tax experience

Job description

Position Summary

Why join our team?
The role leads the Corporate tax and VAT team, within the Tax and Financial Control team. Providing cover for the maternity leave of the incumbent manager, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team working to ensure that the Samsung Electronics business continues to be a compliant and responsible tax payer.

Role and Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• The role, reporting to the Head of Tax and Financial Control is responsible for delivery of Direct and Indirect taxes:
• Manage the corporation tax compliance cycle for the UK company and Irish branch, including review of UK RDEC claims
• Prepare tax provisions and disclosures as required for monthly, quarterly and annual group and local reporting
• Maintain local transfer pricing documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls as required on a monthly / quarterly basis
• Oversea the completion and submission of VAT returns for UK and Ireland
• Monitor and advise on business developments and opportunities to ensure the tax obligations of the business are managed, risks identified / mitigated and that appropriate CT and VAT accounting arrangements are in place
• Be the key contact for HMRC Customer Compliance Manager

What we need for this role

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• ACA/ACCA with either CTA or significant tax experience
• Working understanding of IFRS and how they interact with tax accounting
• Experience of team / people management and an ability to lead and inspire a hard-working team
• Ability to build relationships across the business to support teams with a variety of business issues

What does success look like?

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will need to quickly develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, rapidly analyse tax projects, and efficiently learn and adapt to existing processes. Success in the role will be measured by the ability to seamlessly integrate into the team, deliver accurate and timely tax analysis, and maintain continuity in tax operations during the maternity cover period. Daily and weekly activities will include reviewing tax filings, collaborating with finance teams, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Success will be defined as having managed the CT and VAT obligations of SEUK, and identifying opportunities/implementing changes in order to reduce tax risk across SEUK over the duration of the assignment.

Key behaviours for success include proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while aligning with broader team objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

Benefits of working at Samsung include

Partner Colleague

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Car allowance
• pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access .to a discount shopping portal

• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency
• Up to 20 (proved) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need

A note on equal opportunities

Weare an equal-opeCkorie employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilitystatus.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities is provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and priviliges of employment. Please contact us to requestaccommodation.