Overview
In this role you will lead UK corporate tax compliance and reporting for the legal entity, coordinating with finance, commercial, and external advisors. You’ll oversee RDEC/Patent Box claims, transfer pricing, and group tax documentation, while ensuring timely payments and accurate statutory disclosures. The role involves interaction with multiple UK and Italy-based stakeholders and requires proactive tax advisory support for bids and projects. You will improve tax data processes and contribute to penalty-free audits and effective tax governance.
Pay / Benefits
- generous leave up to 12 flexi-days
- employer pension contribution up to 15%
- mental health support and financial advice
- access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera/LinkedIn Learning
- bonus scheme for eligible employees
- flexible benefits including private healthcare and gym memberships
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of corporate tax returns for the UK entity and overseas branches including PE reporting
- Manage RDEC/Patent Box claims with internal partners and external advisors
- Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation and annual TP report; maintain group TP arrangements
- Coordinate corporate tax payments across jurisdictions and support quarterly/annual tax provisions
- Draft tax disclosures in statutory accounts and respond to audits and inquiries
- Provide tax input for budgeting, forecasting, and Pillar Two/CFCR/CbCR reporting
- Liaise with tax authorities (e.g., HMRC) and internal stakeholders on technical issues
- Drive tax process automation and improve data collection and documentation of tax processes
- Provide specialist tax advice to other departments and support bids and business initiatives
Key requirements
- Fully qualified CTA, CA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent
- Experience in corporate tax in-house or at an accounting firm
- Good knowledge of UK tax rules; some international taxation experience preferred
- Analytical, detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Advanced Excel skills; SAP/ERP experience advantageous
- team player
- flexible working style
- multi-tasking
- UK corporate tax knowledge
- RDEC and Patent Box familiarity
- Transfer Pricing knowledge and TP documentation
Corporate Tax Manager in Yeovil employer: Leonardo DRS
Leonardo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Campaign Manager, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and access to over 4,000 online courses. With flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion, Leonardo empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sector while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
