Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager in Reading

Overview

The purpose of this role is to lead UKI OU Corporate Tax compliance & reporting agenda to ensure accurate and timely tax returns and payments (including Corporation Tax PSA, STBV, etc) as well as full compliance in this highly sensitive area (tax is a multi-MM cost for the UKI business).

Additionally, this role will support and act as a back‑up for critical VAT and customs compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review preparation and submission of accurate UK and Ireland Tax returns which includes Corp. tax, PAYE, STBV and other returns on time.
• Ensure all payments are made on time including Corp tax, PAYE, etc.
• Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting under USGAAP, including FAS109.
• Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to US Corp. and Sector Control.
• Lead and review preparation of accurate Tax notes for statutory financial statements.
• Prepare Deferred Tax calculation, including Deferred Tax Study and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly budgeting and forecasting of tax expense.
• Manage new regulatory developments for UK.
• Support and work with Transfer Pricing and Corp Tax teams (including Transfer Pricing study, APA and ABA processes).
• Own relevant SOX and GCS controls and ensure effectiveness.
• Act as a first point of contact for HMRC communication.
• Support and act as back‑up for critical VAT & customs compliance activities.
• Back‑up support for preparation & submission of UK&I VAT returns.
• Provide guidance and advice on VAT rates to the business based on an agreed framework.
• Provide support and assistance on ongoing VAT and Customs enquiries/audits by HMRC.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or equivalent qualification with a strong accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporate Tax compliance, supported with 5+ years of relevant experience (Big4 or comparable industry preferred).
• Knowledge of US Tax reporting - preferable.
• Good understanding of SAP and HFM.
• Experience dealing with auditors – external or internal.
• Experience with dealing with HMRC.
• Competencies
• Working in a matrix organization.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to take others including senior management with you.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Affinity with technology applications and business processes.
• Collaboration will be key – working effectively with cross-functional BU & Region stakeholders.
• Strong mindset for automation and simplification.
• Action and result oriented, strong ‘can‑do’, ‘will‑do’ attitude and strong sense of urgency in meeting deadlines.
• Must be detail‑oriented, a quick learner, and self‑motivated.
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