UK Tax Manager

Cantello Tayler Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager for a temporary position. The role covers UK tax compliance, including corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing. Candidates should have an accounting qualification and a strong compliance background, with advisory exposure a plus. This position offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong compliance background required.
• Experience in corporate tax compliance role preferred.
• Advisory experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for UK corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns.
• Deliver accurate tax disclosures for audited financial statements.
• Assist with HMRC correspondence and queries.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements

Experience with SAP

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Team player with strong work ethic

Strong analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA)

CTA qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UK Tax Manager - Temporary position

Cantello Tayler recruitment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to take ownership of UK tax compliance and reporting for our clients UK entities. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities covering corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and group reporting. Ideal for a candidate with a strong compliance background and a desire to broaden their advisory exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all UK corporate tax compliance, including:
• Preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns
• Calculation of quarterly instalment payments
• Reporting to Group Finance on tax compliance matters
• Prepare tax computations ensuring optimal use of tax reliefs and allowances (e.g. CFC, capital allowances)
• Deliver accurate tax disclosures for audited financial statements
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) calculations
• Support with transfer pricing calculations and documentation
• Assist with other direct tax compliance such as:
• Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) filings
• Pillar 2 compliance
• Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR)
• JCFC reporting
• UK Tax Strategy updates
• Prepare and submit quarterly tax charge reporting, including:
• Tax packs for UK entities
• Posting of tax journals to SAP (CIT, DT, Group relief)
• Lead preparation of:
• Bi-annual forecast of current year tax charge
• Annual tax charge plan
• Support JSOX compliance for UK Direct Tax
• Assist with HMRC correspondence (residency certificates, enquiries, etc.)
• Liaise with external advisors on tax advisory matters and ad hoc tax queries

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications:
• Accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA) essential
• CTA qualification desirable
• Experience:
• Trained in practice, ideally in a corporate tax compliance role
• First or second move into industry
• Some advisory experience beneficial
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Personal Attributes:
• Team player with strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organisational skills

If this UK Tax Manager role is of interest to you, please click apply now or contact Esther Ward in our Egham office.