Tax manager (maternity cover)

TN United Kingdom; Elmbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Manager to cover maternity leave. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a global tax team, focusing on UK and European tax compliance, planning, and policy. You will engage in diverse tasks, including oversight of tax returns, transfer pricing, and advisory work. The company promotes a culture of career development and collaboration, offering hybrid working arrangements. This is an exciting chance to join a transformative organization at a pivotal time, where your expertise can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support and coaching for career success

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor with significant PQE required.
• Experience in corporation tax and tax accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance for Europe.
• Support global transfer pricing and tax audits.

Skills

UK and International Tax knowledge

Tax Accounting

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Effective planning

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA or Chartered Tax Advisor

Tools

OneSource

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Tax manager (maternity cover), Thames Ditton

Client: SHL

Location: Thames Ditton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e2ca14a74597

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a qualified Accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor with significant PQE, UK and International tax knowledge, and Tax Accounting know-how? If so, we have a great opportunity to work within a small global tax team for a PE owned market leading organisation. This is a maternity cover role offering an 8–12-month opportunity to support the Head of Tax with UK and Europe regional compliance, planning, and policy for indirect and direct corporation taxes. The role also involves transfer pricing, cash reporting, and project work.

A great benefits package is offered in a culture where career development, ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity are intrinsic to our culture. There is a huge investment in SHL currently, so there’s no better time to become a part of something transformational. Hybrid working available (3 days office-based).

What You will be doing:

• Oversight of direct and indirect tax compliance processes, relationships, and controls for Europe
• UK Corporation tax return, UK VAT return, European VAT, and corporation tax returns, support for Financial Statements
• Support the global transfer pricing process
• Support the Head of Tax on M&A, tax audits, and other advisory work
• Assist with tax reporting for statutory financial statements and forecasting
• Act as tax business partner for all SHL functions

What we are looking for from you:

Essential:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or Chartered Tax Advisor (CTT)
• Significant post-qualification experience in corporation tax
• UK and International Tax technical knowledge
• Tax Accounting

Desirable:

• OneSource familiarity
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication and influencing
• Effective planning and prioritisation

The candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Get in touch:

Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable and friendly Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.

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About Us

SHL helps companies optimize performance and productivity through deep people insights. Our market-leading people analytics and technology equip leaders and their teams to make confident, data-driven talent decisions that lead to stronger business outcomes.

We anticipate, and help organizations solve, their most pressing talent challenges. Our science and technology maximize the potential of people through data-driven insights, an unmatched portfolio of products, engaging experiences built on science, and global expert services. From Talent Acquisition through Talent Management, we create diverse, agile, and innovative workforces across the globe. We need highly motivated people to join our dynamic global team. We’re driven by Strong Connections, Curiosity, Fearless Innovation, and Impact.

What SHL can offer you:

• A culture of diverse, global teams passionate about collaboration and client service.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success.
• The ability to engage, influence, and impact a broad array of the world’s leading executives.

Our mission is to maximize people’s potential. At SHL, we love what we do and the good it creates for our customers and our people; it’s our obsession. Our culture is inclusive; we embrace diverse perspectives and collaboration to drive innovation and growth. We build strong relationships based on honest conversations, ongoing feedback, and a healthy dose of fun. We challenge, inspire, and develop each other, empowering us to own our destiny and careers. We support each other—always. If this is important to you, consider a career at SHL.

SHL is an equal opportunity employer.