Tax Specialist

SPT Labtech; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in the UK is seeking a Tax Specialist for a 6-month part-time contract role. The successful candidate will be pivotal in supporting the finance team, focusing on UK and group tax work for the December 2025 year-end. Responsibilities include driving CT600 submissions, finalising R&D tax credits, and collaborating with external auditors. Candidates must have extensive experience in senior tax roles and relevant taxation qualifications. This position requires at least two days on-site attendance.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a senior tax role focused on UK tax.
• Experience with UK corporation tax submissions.
• Exposure to European and US tax markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive CT600 submissions with support from external advisors.
• Support the finalisation of R&D tax credit submissions.
• Prepare annual tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts.
• Work with external auditors for a clean audit.

Skills

UK tax accounting

Problem-solving

Meeting deadlines

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant taxation qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a senior tax professional looking for a high‑impact 6 month contract role in a fast‑growing business? SPT Labtech, a £90m turnover company backed by EQT private equity, is seeking a Tax Specialist to support our head office team on a part‑time basis (three days per week, two on site).

As a Tax Specialist you will support the finance function, playing a pivotal role in delivering results for our year‑end. The role will be responsible for supporting the team with UK and group tax work required for our December 2025 year end. You will have a strong track record working in senior tax positions, experience of UK corporation tax submissions, preferably within multi‑national businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive CT600 submissions with support from external advisors.
• Support the finalisation of the R&D tax credit and patent box submissions.
• Support the year‑end tax calculations for the SPT Labtech group for UK statutory accounts filing.
• Support the annual audit process in relation to taxation matters.
• Prepare annual tax disclosures notes for the UK statutory accounts.
• Work with external auditors to ensure a clean and timely audit.
• Ensure taxation obligations are met.

Key Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a senior tax role, primarily UK focused and ideally with some exposure to European and US markets.
• Excellent knowledge of UK tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Knowledge of R&D tax credits and corporate interest restriction.
• Proficient in use of MS Office products.
• Focus on meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• Relevant taxation qualifications.
• Office based for minimum of 2 days per week.
• Experience working within a manufacturing and/or research and development organisation would be an advantage.

Location & About the Company

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world‑leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real‑world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that's making a difference to human health?