UK Tax Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible Working– Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and within the working day; part‐time/job‐share options available; minimum 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) with buy/sell days
• Health– Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‐Being Activities – Mindfulness
• Wealth– 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance; Annual Bonus Schemes; Annual Salary Reviews; Competitive Pension; Employee Savings; Employee Loans
• Well‐being activities, mindfulness sessions, sports and social club events
• Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay; paternity/non‐pregnant parent/co‐adopter at 8 weeks' full pay
• Benefits for Partner– Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover
• Deals on gadgets including wearables, tablets and laptops
• Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover
• Return to Work programme after maternity leave

Equal Opportunity

We encourage anyone to apply. We are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, and members of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive, providing fair access to support and adjustments throughout the recruitment experience. If the support you need is not listed, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss how they can help. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We have a zero‐tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.

Flexible Working Policy

Most roles across Ageas allow a proportion of your time to be spent working from home and we are open to discussing flexible working, including full‐time, part‐time or job‐share arrangements.