Tax Compliance and Reporting Senior Manager

Just Group plc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Tax Compliance and Reporting Senior Manager to oversee tax compliance and reporting, including Corporation Tax and VAT. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, ideally ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA, and will manage stakeholder relationships effectively while being involved in both operational tasks and advisory projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday

Private medical cover

Income protection

Generous bonus scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Free access to Headspace

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant is essential; CTA desirable.
• Extensive accounting and tax knowledge within financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced annual corporation tax computations.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance for ongoing PESM calculation processes.

Skills

Accounting

Tax Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)

Job description

Tax Compliance and Reporting Senior Manager

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing FTSE 250 company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Tax, as the Tax Compliance and Reporting Senior Manager, you will be responsible for providing tax services to the Just Group, including Corporation Tax and Value Added Tax. Services will include tax compliance, tax reporting, and submission of appropriate tax and related returns for the Group.

You will assist in the operational aspects of the in-house tax function across a range of taxes. The role focuses on reporting and control of JRP Group tax (both group and company level) and will also include involvement in advisory projects with exposure to stakeholders across the business, including at the executive level.

Responsibilities

Corporation Tax

• Manage the outsourced annual corporation tax computations for the Just Retirement Group.
• Prepare accurate and timely quarterly tax provisions for IFRS and PRA reporting.
• Oversee group tax consolidation each month at hard close.
• Analyze expenditure in key areas to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Support the business for Solvency II reporting.
• Prepare audit deliverables.
• Calculate quarterly instalment payments.

VAT

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, ensuring transaction accuracy.
• Support the calculation of Partial Exemption Special Methodology and annual adjustments.
• Prepare Error Correction Notices (ECNs) for input tax reclaim, aligned with PESM.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding ECNs and manage enquiries for input tax repayment.
• Collaborate with Finance to establish ongoing PESM calculation processes.
• Work with Change and Investment Operations to improve reporting processes.

Annuitants PAYE

• Manage the Annuitants PAYE Tax Administrator.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) is desirable.
• Extensive accounting and tax technical knowledge within financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Private medical cover and income protection.
• Generous bonus scheme based on individual and company performance.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Free access to Headspace, employee assistance helpline, and trained health first aiders.
• Various employee-funded benefits via our online portal.