Tax Manager

Randstad Perm Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Financial & Professional is seeking a Tax Manager in the UK to oversee tax compliance, risk management and strategic tax reporting across UK entities. You will partner with global tax teams and business functions to drive corporate tax efficiency, safeguard compliance, and optimise cash flow, including cross-border and transfer pricing considerations.

The role requires ACA/CTA or equivalent, 4+ years UK corporate tax experience, and a strong Excel/tech orientation to translate complex

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CTA or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification UK corporate tax experience.
• Ideally experience in a multinational environment or Big 4 background.
• Strong Excel proficiency and tax systems understanding.
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax returns, tax disclosures, and quarterly forecasts for all UK entities.
• Support UK tax advisory initiatives including R&D relief and capital allowances.
• Advise on cross-border transactions and transfer pricing policies.
• Manage relationships for UK tax audits and monitor policy developments.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

UK tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA and CTA or equivalent professional tax qualification

Job description

Are you a highly analytical, CTA or ACA-qualified Tax professional looking for a strategic, hands-on role within a global multinational environment?

Our client is seeking an energised Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, risk management, and strategic tax reporting across their UK business entities. Operating as a core partner to the global tax team and UK business functions, you will drive corporate tax efficiency, safeguard compliance, and optimise cash flow for the division.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax returns, financial statement tax disclosures, and quarterly group forecasting for all UK entities in strict accordance with local and international tax laws.
• Support key UK tax advisory initiatives, including R&D tax relief claims, capital allowances, and group payment/loss-sharing arrangements, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.
• Advise on cross-border business transactions, double taxation treaties, withholding taxes, and VAT, while maintaining and implementing the group's transfer pricing policies.
• Manage third-party relationships for UK tax audits and closely monitor UK government policy developments to ensure all commercial implications are effectively communicated to business leaders.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Business Finance teams to provide technical tax accounting guidance, protect cash flow, and enhance the overall UK tax control framework.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Full ACA, CTA, or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained within a multinational corporate environment or a leading professional services firm (Big 4 background is advantageous).
• In-depth understanding of direct UK tax legislation, transfer pricing models, and direct/indirect tax applications. R&D tax credit experience is desirable.
• Strong systems orientation paired with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex technical tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003