UK Tax Manager in Pulborough

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ageas as a UK Tax Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract, responsible for managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across Ageas UK, AICL and esure. Sitting within the Finance function, this role plays a critical part in ensuring all UK tax obligations are met accurately, on time and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. Acting as a key point of contact with HMRC, external advisors and internal stakeholders, the UK Tax Manager will also support the ongoing integration of the businesses and provide expert tax guidance across the wider Ageas UK Group.

• Manage UK tax compliance and reporting obligations across Corporation Tax, VAT and IPT for Ageas UK, AICL and esure
• Oversee group tax filings and payment arrangements, including CT group relief, VAT group and partial exemption methodology
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in statutory and group accounts in line with legislation and accounting standards
• Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC, external auditors and tax advisers, managing relationships and enquiries
• Support business integration, governance and risk management, including SAO compliance and BEPS Pillar II readiness
• Provide expert tax advice across the UK Group, supporting finance, payroll and wider stakeholders and championing a strong tax culture

• Qualified accountant or tax professional with proven experience in UK tax reporting and compliance
• Strong technical knowledge across Corporation Tax, VAT and IPT, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
• Experience managing relationships with HMRC, external auditors and professional tax advisers
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify risk or opportunity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and challenge at all levels of the business
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively

• Flexible Working: Smart allows location flexibility within the UK and, for many roles, flexibility within the working day. Part-time/job-shares are offered. Minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) with the option to buy and sell days.
• Health and Wellbeing: Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Wellbeing activities.
• Wealth and Rewards: 50% off esure and Sheila’s Wheels insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
• Wellbeing and Support at Work: Well-being activities, mindfulness, sports and social clubs, and more.
• Family Support: Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter entitlement of 8 weeks at full pay.

About Ageas: We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. We serve over four million customers and are committed to inclusion and positive employment practices. We are signatories of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, members of iCAN and GAIN. We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering fair access to support and adjustments throughout recruitment. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.