Tax Manager

AFL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in fiber network solutions is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee UK and international tax compliance and advisory activities. The ideal candidate must have a professional qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax accounting. Responsibilities include managing tax returns, year-end reporting, and providing advisory support on various tax matters across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in a corporate tax accounting role.
• Experience with tax accounting under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong knowledge of indirect taxes, including VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review UK and international corporation tax returns.
• Lead year-end tax reporting under UK GAAP, local GAAP, and IFRS.
• Provide tax advisory support on projects, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax

Attention to detail

Experience of dealing with HMRC

Understanding of transfer pricing

Knowledge of international tax legislation

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customer-first, high-speed fiber network solutions serve various markets – including energy, enterprise, and hyperscale – across 130+ countries. Products and services include single- and multi-mode optical fiber cable, test and inspection equipment, and our award-winning Data Center Interconnect solution, enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.

Our recent European expansion brings end-to-end, sustainable optical fiber solutions closer to our valued EMEA customers, prioritizing customer satisfaction while lowering emissions in line with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

AFL is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, with facilities in multiple global locations, including the UK, Canada, India, China, Mexico, and Australia. AFL is a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead UK and international tax compliance and advisory activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and reviewing UK and international corporation tax returns and computations for timely, accurate submission.
• Leading year-end tax reporting under UK GAAP, local GAAP, and IFRS.
• Providing tax advisory support on projects, acquisitions, restructurings, and financing arrangements.
• Overseeing VAT, PAYE, and other indirect tax compliance, including R&D, Patent Box, P11Ds, and PSAs.
• Acting as primary liaison with HMRC on audits and enquiries.
• Monitoring tax legislation changes and advising on risk mitigation.
• Supporting transfer pricing documentation and cross-border compliance.
• Collaborating with external advisors, auditors, and global tax teams.

This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Preferred qualifications & experience:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in a corporate tax accounting role.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, transfer pricing, Pillar II, international tax, indirect taxes, and cross border structures and transactions.
• Excellent understanding of UK and international tax legislation (focus on Republic of Ireland, US, South Africa ).
• Experience of dealing with HMRC and international tax authorities.
• Experience with tax accounting under UK GAAP and IFRS.