Group Tax Reporting Lead

VC Evidensia UK; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog friendly office

Free parking

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Tax Professional for tax reporting and compliance responsibilities. You will prepare tax notes under IFRS, manage Transfer Pricing documentation, and participate in improvement projects within a supportive and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with significant corporate tax experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, focusing on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Several years’ post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Knowledge of cross-border tax issues.
• Proven track record in tax reporting and compliance.
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group reporting tax note under IFRS.
• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Involve in project work for tax process improvements.
• Contribute to transfer pricing advisory and price structuring for group projects; drive process improvements.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Effective communication

Strong IT skills

Time management

Education

Qualified accountant or tax advisor

Tools

Accounting reporting systems

Job description

Overview

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

This role offers broad exposure across corporate tax, combining hands-on responsibility for tax reporting, compliance, and value-adding project work within a dynamic group environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in IFRS tax reporting and forecasting, work closely with finance teams and external auditors, support transfer pricing and Pillar II compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the tax function. We’re looking for a technically strong tax professional who can communicate clearly and effectively with both tax and non-tax stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Tax Reporting

Primary responsibility for preparation of the Group reporting tax note for the consolidated Group reporting under IFRS. This will include the annual financial statements and the monthly reporting to the board and half year commentary.

• ETR forecasting/reporting
• Cash taxes forecasting/reporting
• Forecasting/reporting of uncertain tax positions
• Working closely with Group Financial Reporting team and external auditors

Tax Compliance

• Preparation of the Group’s Transfer Pricing documentation, including Master File, Local Files.
• Drafting of corporate tax technical notes.
• Supporting with tax audits.

Project Work

The Tax Function strives to identify opportunities to improve tax processes as well as supporting the wider business projects. As a result, this role will also include regular project work. This includes involvement and exposure to transfer pricing advisory to the business, such as structuring pricing for groupwide projects such as IT system roll-out, global research projects, intragroup debt pricing, and management recharges.

Experience/Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor.
• Several years’ post-qualification, with evidence of CPD.
• Experience could be gained in practice or industry (or combination).
• Proven track record in corporate tax, including a knowledge of cross-border tax issues.
• The ability to understand and explain technical issues.
• An understanding and ability to quantify, communicate and manage tax risk.
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting reporting systems.
• Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments and with third party tax advisors.
• A desire to identify improvements and drive change; demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strong time management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
• An ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• A desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.