Tax & Treasury Manager - 6 month FTC

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial institution in London is seeking a Tax and Treasury Manager to oversee tax compliance and treasury operations. This role demands an experienced qualified accountant with a passion for process improvement and stakeholder collaboration. If you are adept in VAT returns and cash flow management, this opportunity is ideal for your career growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training for professional development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post-qualified experience ideally within financial services or technology sectors.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data accurately.
• Exceptional numerical aptitude ensuring meticulous detail in all work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide timely financial information to external advisors.
• Forecast operational cash flows and manage banking relationships.

Skills

Tax compliance

Treasury management

Financial operations

VAT returns

Cash flow forecasting

ERP systems

Process improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Tax and Treasury Manager

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Location: London.

Keywords: tax compliance, treasury management, finance operations, VAT returns, cash flow forecasting, ERP systems, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax and Treasury Manager to join a highly respected financial institution based in London. This pivotal role offers you the chance to play a key part in supporting the Financial Controller with a broad range of tax, treasury, and operational finance responsibilities. You will be at the heart of ensuring robust tax compliance, optimising cash flow, and driving process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Take ownership of both tax compliance and treasury management activities, providing you with a varied and engaging workload that will keep you challenged and motivated every day.
• Work closely with experienced finance professionals in an inclusive environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training that supports your professional development while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

What you’ll do

As a Tax and Treasury Manager, you will immerse yourself in a diverse array of responsibilities that span across tax compliance, treasury operations, and broader finance function support. Your day‑to‑day activities will see you preparing detailed VAT returns, collaborating with external advisors on complex tax matters, managing cash flow forecasts, overseeing currency exposures, coordinating board papers, monitoring risk metrics, managing banking relationships, updating policy documentation, identifying system improvements alongside your colleagues in Finance, deputising for the Financial Controller when needed, and handling ad hoc tasks as they arise. Success in this role will come from your ability to maintain rigorous attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Your proactive approach will help drive process enhancements across the department as you work closely with stakeholders both inside and outside Finance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting where their expertise is recognised and their contributions make a tangible impact on organisational success.

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring all calculations are complete, accurately coded for tax purposes, and reconciled against general ledger balances.
• Provide timely financial information to external advisors to facilitate quarterly tax reporting and annual Corporation Tax returns, including coordinating responses to queries and reviewing calculations.
• Calculate Corporation Tax Quarterly Instalment Payments with precision, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromise.
• Coordinate with external advisors to ensure all reporting and tax obligations are fulfilled for overseas branches, including reviewing associated tax submissions.
• Monitor and reconcile taxes charged or submitted by customers in international locations to meet local reporting requirements efficiently.
• Calculate and submit the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement while liaising with advisors to arrange relevant training for team members on evolving tax regulations.
• Coordinate all tax payments meticulously to guarantee they are made within required deadlines, avoiding any penalties or delays.
• Prepare and submit the annual Senior Accounting Officer declaration by thoroughly reviewing supporting documentation and testing related controls.
• Forecast operational cash flows, manage cash balances and deposits, monitor deposit maturities, and provide instructions to maximise investment returns while ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Collaborate with local and parent company Treasury functions to identify new investment or risk management opportunities while adhering strictly to established limits or restrictions.

What you bring

To excel as a Tax and Treasury Manager in this organisation, you will bring proven experience as a qualified accountant supported by hands‑on expertise in both tax compliance and treasury operations. Your background should include significant exposure to industry‑standard ERP systems along with advanced spreadsheet skills that allow you to analyse complex data sets efficiently. You will have developed strong interpersonal skills through building collaborative relationships within finance teams as well as across other departments. Your ability to communicate clearly ensures that even intricate financial concepts are easily understood by non‑specialists. A keen eye for detail underpins everything you do‑whether reconciling accounts or preparing regulatory submissions‑while your time management skills mean you never miss a deadline despite competing priorities. Above all else, your enthusiasm for process improvement drives you forward as you seek out ways to enhance efficiency throughout the finance function.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with 2‑5 years post‑qualified experience gained ideally within financial services or technology sectors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel as well as competence using MS Word and PowerPoint for effective reporting and analysis.
• Proven experience working with complex ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; prior exposure to Oracle R12 would be advantageous but not essential.
• Exceptional numerical aptitude combined with strong analytical skills that enable you to interpret data accurately against policies or guidelines.
• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with thoroughness in all aspects of your work ensures high‑quality deliverables every time.
• Excellent time management abilities allowing you to prioritise effectively under pressure so that all deadlines are consistently met.
• Clear communication skills enabling you to convey financial information succinctly across different audiences both internally and externally.
• Ability to build positive working relationships within small teams as well as independently when required by business needs.
• A proactive mindset characterised by enthusiasm for continuous improvement of processes and controls within the finance function.
• Demonstrable flexibility in adapting personal style when managing multiple stakeholders across various reporting lines.

What sets this company apart

This organisation stands out due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work‑life balance alongside generous training opportunities that encourage ongoing professional growth. The culture here is one of mutual respect—where knowledge sharing is actively promoted—and where individuals are empowered to take ownership of their roles while being supported by approachable leadership. With exposure to sophisticated financial operations spanning both domestic and international markets, you’ll find ample scope for learning new skills while making meaningful connections across the business. The company’s reputation for stability combined with its focus on continuous improvement makes it an ideal environment for those seeking long‑term career progression within finance.

What’s next

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within a supportive finance team where your expertise will truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided – don’t miss this outstanding opportunity!