Tax Manager

James Adams; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

James Adams is seeking a Tax and Compliance Manager in Coventry with a hybrid work arrangement to own UK corporation tax compliance across a multi-entity business. You will lead returns, reporting and group calculations while partnering with senior finance leaders to drive better controls.

The role offers broad technical exposure with HMRC interactions and advisers, and an opportunity to influence end-to-end tax processes in a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA or CTA with current UK corporation tax expertise.
• Experience delivering corporation tax compliance across multiple entities.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to explain complex tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK corporation tax compliance cycle including returns and reporting.
• Coordinate with finance teams and external advisers for information and documentation.
• Review corporate tax accounting, losses, reliefs and CFC considerations.

Skills

UK corporation tax expertise

Stakeholder management

Proactive communication

Finance systems literacy

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Tools

Alphatax

Job description

Tax and Compliance Manager

We’re excited to be working with an established international organisation looking for a tax professional to take ownership of UK corporation tax compliance across a complex, multi-entity business. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with real influence, working closely with senior finance leaders, tackling varied tax matters and shaping more effective compliance processes.

What you will do

You’ll lead the UK corporation tax compliance cycle, overseeing returns, tax reporting and key group calculations. Working with finance teams, external advisers and senior stakeholders, you’ll resolve technical challenges, manage risk and strengthen the way tax compliance is delivered.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review and submission of UK corporation tax computations and returns.
• Coordinate and challenge tax information from finance teams, ensuring accuracy and robust supporting documentation.
• Prepare Corporate Interest Restriction calculations and oversee group relief and loss allocations.
• Review statutory tax disclosures and support corporate tax accounting and uncertain tax provisions.
• Manage tax payment arrangements, claims and elections.
• Liaise with HMRC, support enquiries and work with advisers on R&D and Patent Box matters.
• Monitor controlled foreign company risks and the UK tax treatment of foreign exchange.
• Partner with management and auditors, identifying opportunities to improve controls and processes.

What we are looking for

• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified, with strong, current UK corporation tax expertise.
• Experience within a Big Four or leading mid-tier firm and/or a large corporate tax function.
• A track record of delivering corporation tax compliance, ideally across multiple entities.
• Strong corporate tax accounting knowledge and experience reviewing statutory tax disclosures.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and challenge constructively.
• Experience with finance and tax technology; Alphatax would be advantageous.

Why this opportunity?

A broad technical remit, ownership of UK compliance and direct exposure to senior decision-makers. You’ll have the opportunity to put your expertise into practice, influence improvements and make a visible contribution across the business.

Details

Location: Coventry (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + bonus