Senior Tax Manager (Contractor)

CityFibre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Tax Manager on a 6-month contract. You'll ensure tax compliance, lead strategic projects, and collaborate closely with various teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in corporate tax and excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of experience ideally in a corporate environment with exposure to a wide range of tax matters.
• Very strong organisation skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable engaging with a senior audience and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and finalisation of corporation tax computations.
• Collaborate closely with advisers and internal teams for R&D claims.
• Take ownership of monthly statutory filings including VAT and CIS returns.
• Support and guide others through internal VAT training.
• Drive forward strategic tax projects related to M&A due diligence.

Skills

Tax compliance management

Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Job description

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As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be.

Designed from scratch for the internet, our network is greener, more reliable and ready for the future. The products we provide over it not only lead the market on speed, value and service, they help businesses to innovate, provide entire communities with a better foundation for their digital lives and support economic growth, locally and nationally.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Manager contractor to join us on a 6-month basis. This role is critical to supporting CityFibre's continued growth by ensuring all tax compliance and statutory deadlines are met with confidence and care.

It offers a dynamic mix of hands-on work and strategic collaboration, including leading transaction tax projects and working closely with advisers and internal teams. Perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact across the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the preparation and finalisation of corporation tax computations, ensuring all UK entities are fully compliant and deadlines are met with confidence
• Collaborate closely with advisers and internal teams to manage R&D claims, CIR assessments, and support refinancing activities
• Take ownership of monthly statutory filings, including VAT and CIS returns, while being a go-to person for day-to-day tax queries across the business
• Support and guide others through internal VAT training, helping key departments build confidence in tax-related matters
• Drive forward strategic tax projects, from M&A due diligence to employment tax support, making a real impact on the group’s efficiency and risk management

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A confident and proactive approach to tax compliance, with the ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work across multiple entities
• Strong technical knowledge and curiosity, especially around corporation tax, VAT, and transaction tax,
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, making it easy to work with advisers, finance teams, and other departments to solve problems together
• A flexible mindset and calm under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changing priorities

Qualifications

Proven track record of experience ideally in a corporate environment with exposure to a wide range of tax matters

Very strong organisation skills and a high level of attention to detail

Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate and communicate complex tax matters to a senior audience

Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable engaging with a senior audience and external advisors