Tax Manager

Are you a highly analytical,
CTA or ACA-qualified Tax professional looking for a strategic, hands-on role within a global multinational environment?

Our client is seeking an energised Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, risk management, and strategic tax reporting across their UK business entities. Operating as a core partner to the global tax team and UK business functions, you will drive corporate tax efficiency, safeguard compliance, and optimise cash flow for the division.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax returns, financial statement tax disclosures, and quarterly group forecasting for all UK entities in strict accordance with local and international tax laws.
• Support key UK tax advisory initiatives, including R&D tax relief claims, capital allowances, and group payment/loss-sharing arrangements, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.
• Advise on cross-border business transactions, double taxation treaties, withholding taxes, and VAT, while maintaining and implementing the group's transfer pricing policies.
• Manage third-party relationships for UK tax audits and closely monitor UK government policy developments to ensure all commercial implications are effectively communicated to business leaders.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Business Finance teams to provide technical tax accounting guidance, protect cash flow, and enhance the overall UK tax control framework.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Full ACA, CTA, or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained within a multinational corporate environment or a leading professional services firm (Big 4 background is advantageous).
• In-depth understanding of direct UK tax legislation, transfer pricing models, and direct/indirect tax applications. R&D tax credit experience is desirable.
• Strong systems orientation paired with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex technical tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003