Tax Specialist

Pure; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing firm is seeking a Tax Manager for a 12+ month fully remote fixed-term contract. The role involves comprehensive oversight of UK corporate tax compliance and reporting, including governance, legislation monitoring, and collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting or tax, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in tax principles. This position provides an opportunity to lead significant tax projects and enhance compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience in managing projects and cross-team collaboration.
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting, and payment processes.
• Drive implementation of the group tax strategy.
• Strengthen UK tax governance by embedding robust policies.
• Monitor and interpret new UK tax legislation.
• Prepare UK tax provisions and support group financial reporting.
• Contribute technical tax advice to strategic projects.
• Enhance tax reporting and compliance processes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of tax accounting principles

Education

Degree-qualified with a recognised accounting or tax qualification

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

We are partnered with a FTSE250 manufacturing firm who is seeking a Tax Manager on a 12 + month fully remote fixed-term contract to support its tax team. The role covers all aspects of UK corporate tax compliance & reporting including risk management, controls, and tax policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting, and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Drive the implementation of the group tax strategy, including preparation of UK tax incentives and claims in collaboration with advisers.
• Strengthen UK tax governance by embedding robust policies and controls to meet Senior Accounting Officer requirements and proactively manage tax risks.
• Monitor and interpret new UK tax legislation, advising on impacts to effective tax rate, disclosures, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare UK tax provisions and support group financial reporting, including liaison with auditors.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as restructuring, M&A, and financing, providing technical tax advice to optimise outcomes and reduce risk.
• Partner with business stakeholders to enhance tax reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance processes.
• Maintain positive relationships with tax authorities, supporting dispute resolution and policy matters.
• Assist with overseas tax management, including treaty clearances, audits, and compliance tracking.
• Support the roll-out and ongoing effectiveness of tax software during the transition to SAP S4 Hana.

Who We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified with a recognised accounting or tax qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing projects and collaborating across teams.
• Strong background in tax, with solid knowledge of tax accounting principles.