Corporate Tax Specialist - UK

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

To perform a range of corporate tax compliance and/or advisory work to support the effective management of BAT’s corporate tax position, including corporate tax liabilities, tax reporting, tax forecasting and ensuring compliance with all statutory positions. To provide pro‑active, high quality specialist advice, guidance and expertise to execute tax management processes in areas such as corporation tax, transfer pricing, inter‑company recharge management. To leverage the business data capabilities in Global Business Services to provide valuable input to the group’s tax technology journey.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for a portfolio of UK entities from a tax compliance perspective, including outsourced entities (acting as relationship manager of the external provider) and internally managed entities (completing compliance requirements internally).
• Provide proactive support to implement opportunities for enhancing tax management effectiveness and to assist teams in delivering the global tax strategy.
• Identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement for UK tax management processes and systems with a focus on efficiency through technology.
• Produce agreed UK management and statutory tax reporting data and analysis as part of core reporting and forecasting cycles.
• Assist with the global journey to drive efficiencies and automation.
• Advise on specific aspects of corporate tax compliance and tax reporting management, including supporting on international tax matters such as Pillar Two.
• Execute specialist corporate tax activities following agreed global standard processes and frameworks.
• Keep up to date with UK tax law changes that will impact the business and make recommendations in respect of such changes and related tax planning initiatives.
• Provide proactive support for the centralisation of taxation transactions (e.g. global to local transfer pricing).

What are we looking for?

• Effective working relationships with tax authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and keep to tight deadlines.
• Excellent corporate tax technical knowledge.
• Degree educated with relevant professional accountancy and/or tax qualification.
• Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment would be beneficial.

What we offer you?

• Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Range of benefits including diverse health plans, work‑life balance initiatives, transportation support, flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Opportunity for internal advancement and career progression in an environment that thrives on continuous improvement.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programmes to nurture leadership skills.

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio‑economic or professional background, and diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives. We view career breaks as opportunities and encourage everyone to apply, supported by the Global Returners program for professionals re‑entering the workforce after an extended absence. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process to support you in performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch if your profile is selected for this role.