About the role
Are you looking for a step up into a high-profile in-house tax environment? Or perhaps you are already working in-house and want to be part of a major corporate transformation?
We have a unique opportunity for a UK Corporate Tax Manager to join our Group Tax Team at our Paddington headquarters. This is an incredible time to join us as DS Smith prepares for its next chapter as an independent, dual-listed group. You will play an essential role in shaping our compliance and reporting journey, reporting directly to the Senior UK Group Tax Manager.
This role offers broad exposure to our global functions and provides a platform to evolve our existing tax processes. You will be a key point of contact for UK tax matters, partnering with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to implement initiatives that support our global tax strategy.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reporting & Controls:
Assist with half-yearly and full-year group tax provisioning (IFRS) with the ongoing development and maintenance of controls under Sarbanes Oxley as well as preparing tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts
Tax Compliance:
Take ownership of corporation tax returns for over 30 UK subsidiaries, managing the wide range of issues such as SAO, CIR, and RDEC that come with working for a large multinational
Cross-Border Management:
Oversee some non-UK tax returns with external advisors and manage UK withholding tax requirements and residency certificates
Process Transformation:
Partner with the Tax Technology Manager to automate and streamline reporting using tools like Alphatax, Longview, and AI/PowerBI
Advisory & Research:
Provide technical UK tax support for business transactions, entity rationalisation, and HMRC queries.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build strong relationships with regional finance teams and corporate functions to ensure tax accuracy across the portfolio Provide ad hoc support to the Group
UK Corporate Tax Manager in Clerkenwell employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Engineering Team Leader role at our Featherstone site. Our vibrant work culture fosters continuous improvement and employee development, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join us to lead a dedicated team, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to a strong health and safety culture while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.
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