Tax Accountant / Compliance Lead - Hybrid in Basingstoke

At Macmillan Publishers International Ltd we are seeking a Tax Accountant (Direct Taxes) to ensure the integrity of our direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory functions. You will act as a technical pillar within our three-person UK tax team, supporting the Senior Tax Director in managing complex requirements for 14 entities. This role would suit a Corporate or Mixed Tax professional, in-house or in practice, who wants to develop their knowledge of international tax.

The role:

• Compliance & Reporting: Manage corporate tax returns, including year-end/quarterly provisions, deferred taxes, CIR, CFC reporting, CBCR, and Pillar II.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee TP reporting and compliance, including Local File preparation and liaison with our German HQ.
• Advisory: Provide internal support on employment tax (PSA, STBV), withholding taxes, and stamp taxes.
• Risk Management: Maintain SAO risk and control matrices and manage HMRC correspondence.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to tax planning (capital structure, loss utilisation) and participate in international transaction assignments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with UK Shared Services, Finance Directors, HR, Legal, and our international tax teams in Germany and the US.

About you:

• Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
• Experience: 3+ years in professional services plus at least 2 years in-house.
• Skills: Exceptional data manipulation and tax technology skills, paired with the ability to present complex technical research as clear, actionable solutions.
• You will also have:

• Great knowledge of UK corporate tax, preferably with group relief and CIR understanding
• Thorough knowledge of completing and submitting corporate tax returns, dealing with HMRC enquiries, tax compliance advice and procedures, and provision of advice to commercial departments
• Good knowledge of employment taxes, PAYE/NI, CEST/IR35, PSA and benefits
• International Tax knowledge preferred, but not essential - covering transfer pricing, withholding taxes, Double Tax Treaties, CFC, CbCR, Pillar II
• Great project management skills, attention to detail, and well organised
• Great technology skills and ability to swiftly and accurately manipulate data
• Awareness of VAT preferred, but not essential

If you are a well-organised tax professional with a sharp eye for detail and a desire to influence group-level tax strategy, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary and fantastic benefits such as Private Medical Insurance/Medical cash plan, enhanced employer pension contributions, employee discounts portal, 25 days holiday, free parking, employee assistance programme.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office (Chineham, Basingstoke) / 2 WFH.

Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. Our imprints publish a wide range of genres and formats for every kind of reader — from adult fiction and nonfiction to many inspired children’s books. Our list features bestselling, award-winning literary talent, including the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. No agencies. Advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.