Assistant Tax Manager, Wolverhampton

A fantastic first move into industry - joining an established in‑house tax team with hands‑on support. As Assistant Tax Manager, you’ll support the Senior Tax Manager across all aspects of UK Corporation Tax for the Group. Together, you’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day compliance and reporting, as well as providing high quality tax advice to finance teams and the wider business in response to changing tax rules and business needs. A key element of the role is fixed asset taxation and capital investment, reflecting Marston’s extensive and diverse property portfolio. There will also be opportunities over time to broaden into other areas of tax. While this is primarily a tax role, given the close working relationship between Tax and Financial Reporting there may also be a small complementary accounting element - particularly relating to fixed asset accounting where it closely aligns with the tax work. You’ll benefit from hands on coaching, exposure to a broad corporate tax agenda (including group reporting and process improvement), and the chance to build capability and confidence as you progress your career in industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of the Group’s UK Corporation Tax returns
• Preparation of current and deferred tax provisions for Group and company accounts under IFRS and FRS 102
• Calculation of quarterly tax estimates for bank reporting and forecasting accurate tax payments
• Preparation of capital allowance claims
• Optimising the use of tax attributes across the Group
• Preparation of Corporate Interest Restriction calculations
• Preparation of Pillar Two calculations and reporting
• Maintenance of the capital asset database
• Drafting technical tax analysis papers

You’ll also:

• Support wider team activities, including fixed asset accounting and other tax compliance work
• Keep up to date with new and emerging tax legislation, assessing risk and impact on the Group
• Apply tax and business knowledge to support projects, manage risk and inform senior management decision making
• Support governance and compliance processes, including Senior Accounting Officer certification
• Draft responses to HMRC and auditor queries, working with advisers where required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and documentation, making best use of data and technology
• Work collaboratively with Finance and non-tax stakeholders, gathering information and explaining requirements clearly

About you:

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, with c. 2 years’ post qualification experience
• Strongly grounded in UK Corporation Tax
• Experienced in fixed asset taxation and capital allowances
• Knowledgeable in deferred tax reporting, ideally relating to property portfolios
• Confident using Excel and analysing large datasets
• A clear communicator with good written and verbal skills
• Well organised, detail focused and comfortable working to deadlines
• Curious and proactive, with an interest in process improvement, data quality and tax technology
• Willing to learn new skills and support wider team activities as needed

Desirable experience:

• Deferred tax experience within a property rich or multi-site organisation
• Experience of Pillar Two
• Experience using tax software or reporting tools (e.g. Onesource or similar)

What you get from us:

• You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:
• Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
• Training and induction from our NITA award training team
• Apprenticeship programmes – offering development at any stage of your career
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• 30% off in Marston’s pubs and Marston’s Inns accommodation
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Save as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme, to support your well-being including confidential 24/7 helpline
• Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Buy and sell additional leave
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Healthcare Cash Plan

We value personality, passion and a positive can‑do attitude – bring your ambition and be yourself. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together!