Tax Reporting and Forecasting Specialist

Banking & Financial Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Tax Reporting & Forecasting Specialist to manage group tax reporting and forecasting. The role involves producing management summaries for strategic decisions, coordinating with auditors, and maintaining tax reporting processes. Candidates should have experience in corporate finance, a strong understanding of IFRS, and relevant qualifications in accounting. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to key transparency projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax reporting, forecasting, and disclosures.
• Ability to produce management summaries for decision-making.
• Skilled in coordinating with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Produce and consolidate group tax figures for reporting.
• Prepare disclosures and management-ready summaries.
• Coordinate with auditors to support review of consolidated tax data.
• Work with investor relations on tax metrics and guidance.
• Maintain group tax payments and reporting packs.
• Provide financial/tax analysis for commercial decisions.
• Improve processes and support new reporting tools.
• Stay informed on new legislation and tax frameworks.
• Contribute to transparency projects.

Skills

Background in corporate finance or professional services

Strong IFRS understanding

Complex accounting knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT / ATT qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

We’re partnering with an international, large-scale organisation at the forefront of its sector, known for continuous investment, innovation and a progressive approach to technology and transparency. They are now seeking a Tax Reporting & Forecasting Specialist to support group-wide tax reporting, forecasting, disclosures and consolidated analysis.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of group tax numbers for reporting and budgeting, produce management summaries for strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate tax disclosures across the business. You will work closely with business unit tax teams, group reporting and investor relations, and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and consolidate group tax figures for reporting, forecasting and budgets
• Prepare disclosures and management‑ready summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with auditors to support review of consolidated tax data.
• Work with investor relations on tax metrics, guidance and reporting requirements.
• Maintain group tax payments, reporting packs and the consolidation model.
• Provide clear financial/tax analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Improve processes and support implementation of new reporting tools.
• Keep up‑to‑date with new legislation and emerging tax frameworks.
• Contribute to transparency projects such as BEPS Pillar 2, CbCR and EITI.

Skills & Experience

• Background in corporate finance or professional services
• Strong IFRS understanding + complex accounting knowledge
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT / ATT qualified (or equivalent)