Direct Tax Manager

Senior Direct Tax Manager

Job Summary

Lead, manage, and develop the UK & ROI Tax Compliance Team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of all direct tax compliance obligations. Support the business with group tax reporting, ETR forecasting, and a wide range of corporate tax advisory projects. Provide strategic tax guidance and partner with stakeholders across the business to drive compliance, support business growth, and maintain strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK & ROI corporate tax compliance annual cycle including management of the compliance team.
• Business partner with segments in relation to Direct Tax, supporting the Tax Specialist.
• Oversee tax process improvement projects and reviews.
• Approve corporate tax payments and returns (CIR returns, CbCr notifications, Pillar 2) and statutory tax notes for the financial accounts.
• Maintain the balance sheet and HMRC tax accounts.
• Manage monthly, half yearly and full year group reporting, including ETR forecasting and monthly journals.
• Coordinate with the Senior Indirect Tax Manager to ensure efficient delivery of the compliance cycle.
• Maintain UK local transfer pricing files and liaise with Group and UK Region on transfer pricing obligations.
• Ensure maintenance, review and testing of the Senior Accounting Officer procedures and documentation for CFO sign off and HMRC submission.
• Manage SAO certification and advise other SAOs within the UK Region.
• Maintain the tax risk register and highlight key or emerging tax risks.
• Develop relationships with the HR team to support Employment Tax queries and projects.
• Lead corporate tax related projects with the compliance team (e.g., R&D, capital allowances).
• Lead on tax authority audits, visits and queries on direct tax.
• Evaluate and implement impacts of changes in corporate tax legislation or developments in the UK & ROI business.
• Support the Tax Director with UK Tax Strategy and Tax Policy, ensuring compliance with Corporate Criminal Offence Legislation.
• Keep up to date with tax technical developments for CPD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, minimum 2:1.
• Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA) required; CiOT qualified preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of direct tax experience.
• Experience in preparation of tax returns.
• Excellent and up to date technical knowledge of tax, accounting, and software packages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to deal with people at all levels in the UK & ROI business.
• Industry experience in a tax team within a national or multinational organisation, leading the team or supporting the Head of the team.
• Transfer pricing and tax policy experience.
• Knowledge of OneSource Direct tax software.
• Training at a Big 4 / Top10 public accounting firm preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft, SAP, HFM and general systems.
• Demonstrated practical process and system knowledge.
• Irish tax knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discount, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme offering emotional, legal and financial support.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from under represented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes toward disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.