DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Tax Manager to join our European Tax Team based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :

• Ensure Compliance: By overseeing the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns, you'll ensure timely and accurate filings, maintaining the group's compliance with tax regulations.
• Maximize Tax Benefits: Your advice on R&D and Patent Box claims will help the group maximize tax benefits, leading to significant cost savings.
• Strategic Tax Planning: Providing strategic tax advice will optimize the group's tax position, identifying opportunities for tax savings and efficient tax structuring.
• Risk Mitigation: By maintaining the tax risk register and ensuring compliance with SAO and CCO regulations, you'll mitigate tax risks and align tax strategies with business goals.
• Accurate Reporting: Managing the tax accounting process for statutory accounts and group reporting will ensure accurate tax provisions and deferred tax calculations, supporting financial transparency.
• Collaboration: Working closely with finance, legal, and the global tax team, you'll provide essential tax guidance on day-to-day operations and strategic decisions, fostering a collaborative environment.
• External Relationships: Managing relationships with external tax advisors and liaising with HMRC will ensure the company receives timely and accurate advice, effectively handling tax audits and disputes.
• Adaptability and Growth: With the potential to expand your role to cover non-UK European operations, you'll contribute to the group's broader tax strategy and operations, showcasing your adaptability and growth within the organization.

• Professional Qualifications and Experience: A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT is essential, along with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in UK corporate tax, ideally within a large corporation or a Big Four firm.
• Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK tax legislation and knowledge of tax accounting under US and/or UK GAAP. Familiarity with international tax principles is an advantage.
• Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex tax regulations, and excellent communication skills to present tax matters to non-tax specialists effectively.
• Collaboration and Leadership: The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external advisors, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Leadership skills to mentor and guide non-tax finance staff and collaborate with senior leadership are also crucial.

• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT is essential.
• Significant experience in UK corporate tax, ideally within a large corporation or a Big Four firm.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing UK corporation tax returns and tax accounting entries.