Head of Corporate Taxes

Posted on: 15/12/2025 – Final date to receive applications: 05/01/2026

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

To take the lead on all matters related to Corporation Tax across the SJP group. To support the Group Tax Director, ensuring we report and pay the right amount in line with the Tax strategy, policy and practice for the Group.

• Head of a team of Corporate Tax professionals (3 direct reports)
• Responsible for the Corporation Tax compliance and regulatory requirements, Including returns and payments to HMRC as prepared by team members for ultimate sign off by Group Tax Director.
• Responsible for monthly, interim and year end reporting processes, including the tax contribution of the SJP funds and associated tax aspects of the Solvency II reporting.
• Responsible for international aspects of the group, including the Transfer pricing documentation, CbCR requirements, Pillar Two requirements and oversight of tax compliance in overseas jurisdictions.
• Tax lead on Corporation Tax projects as required.
• To keep up to date with changing legislation and practice in both the UK and abroad to support the Group Tax Director in identifying changes relevant to the SJP Worldwide Group.
• Main point of contact with external providers of tax services (State Street, EY and Deloitte tax teams).
• Member of the Tax Committee contributing on UK and overseas corporation tax issues.
• Member of the finance leadership group and the Skills and Development SLT subgroup.
• Strong corporation tax and industry experience - ideally within financial services
• One (or more) of CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor), ACA (Chartered Accountant) or ACCA (Certified Accountant)
• Ability to work as a team to ensure tight deadlines are met
• Ability to build rapport quickly with a wide ranging stakeholder group

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments
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Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
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