Tax Manager

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4

Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

As our Tax Manager, you will be taking ownership and accountability for various key tax activities, including accurate and timely tax compliance. You will also support the Head of Tax to provide commercial and value add tax advice in a fast-moving tax environment. This position sits within a small, close knit tax team in the Finance department, and also offers the opportunity to work with various teams across the business and external stakeholders.

• Work with the Head of Tax, different teams across the business, and external advisors on various tax advisory projects including transfer pricing, permanent establishment, controlled foreign companies, financing, and restructurings
• Work with the Head of Tax, different teams across the business, and external advisors on tax authority enquiries and mitigating tax risks
• Continuously improve and/or automate existing tax processes so can increase time and focus on value-add work, including leveraging Workday Financials and Copilot to do so
• Own the completion of UK corporate tax returns and payments, Pillar II calculations, R&D tax credits, corporate interest restriction calculations, SAO certification, and other direct tax compliance obligations for the group companies
• Own preparation of the tax numbers and disclosures for inclusion in quarterly group reporting and annual statutory accounts, and dealing with auditors in respect of queries
• Manage the tax graduate, including delegating, reviewing, coaching, and supporting their development.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to explain complex tax issues and processes to non-tax professionals
• Curious and commercial, including ability to analyse and understand data
• Continuous improvement and learning mindset, with a proactive approach to work
• Results driven and able to work to tight deadlines, with ability to prioritise workload
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, but can also work independently
• Good knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation

• Recruiter screening call
• 1st stage interview with hiring leader
• 2nd interview with hiring leaders leader

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.

Regrettatively we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance you will also receive…

Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4

Cs performance bonus

Physical wellbeing – as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen

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