Group Direct Tax Accountant

Tax, in-house tax, group tax, corporate tax Overview This is a high-impact, commercially focused in-house tax role reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax. It Offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and Reporting across a predominantly UK-based group, which also includes operations in Ireland. The role Combines technical rigour with strategic input and cross-functional collaboration, making it ideal for someone Seeking to broaden their experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare accurate and complete corporation tax calculations and disclosures for statutory financial Statements, including consolidated group reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors to support tax-related audit queries and ensure timely provision of Information.
• Prepare and submit UK and Irish corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation And deadlines.
• Calculate and ensure timely payment of corporation tax liabilities.
• Coordinate the Group’s R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) claims, working closely with external advisors, Finance, and Operational/Commercial teams.
• Calculate and support reporting for Pillar 2 (global minimum tax) requirements.
• Coordinate and submit Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) filings in the UK and notifications in Ireland.
• Prepare and optimise capital allowance claims, ensuring alignment with current legislation and business activity.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements, including documentation, intercompany transaction reviews, and liaison with external advisors.
• Monitor and support compliance with thin capitalisation and interest deductibility rules, including data gathering and analysis for CIR and related filings.
• Support and coordinate governance processes including:

- Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance - Group Tax Strategy updates - Maintenance of the tax risk register - Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) risk matrix upkeep
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to manage tax risk and support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure supply chain compliance with legislation including:

- CCO obligations - National Minimum Wage (NMW) - Correct payroll structures, including IR35 assessments (UK), the five-step test (Karshan case in ROI), and SDC tests for sole traders, ensuring appropriate PAYE vs CIS treatment
• Support the HR and Payroll Departments in relation to employment tax queries and operational matters.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, commercial, and operational teams, on relevant tax matters. Job Profile

Job Title:

Group Direct Tax Accountant
• Maintain and improve tax-related processes, controls, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Monitor legislative changes and conduct technical research to ensure ongoing compliance and identify planning opportunities.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of tax technology and automation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Support the Group Head of Tax with various project work, including cross-functional initiatives, strategic planning, and ad hoc technical matters. Person Specification Behavioural Competencies Essential Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and business requirements. Leadership skills:
Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision. Effective Communication skills:
Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand. Customer Focus:
Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest. Influencing:
Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful…