Senior Tax Manager, in-house, Financial services

£115,000 + 20-30% bonus

London, with 50% homeworking

We are partnered with a growing UK financial services business in recruiting an Associate Tax Director. Working as part of a small, London-based tax team, the successful applicant will enjoy a strong flexibility offering and exposure to a variety of projects.

Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, the Associate Director will focus principally on corporation tax issues, with a broad focus across compliance (oversight) and advisory. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing tax advice on key projects, transactions and business initiatives
• Oversight and review of UK tax compliance and reporting processes
• Managing relations with Big 4 advisors and liaising with HMRC
• Playing a leading role in the tax team, deputising for the Head of Tax where necessary and mentoring juniors
• Proactively monitoring and managing tax risks by improving processes and building relations with finance/business/operational leaders
• Supporting with wider tax issues as required, including indirect tax matters

The successful candidate will

• ACA/CTA qualification
• UK corporate tax specialist, with experience across compliance, advisory, tax accounting/reporting, accustomed to working with current and deferred taxes
• Demonstrable experience at Manager level within the financial services context (open to applicants with professional services and/or in-house backgrounds)
• Indirect tax experience would be helpful but not a pre-requisite
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at senior level