Tax Manager

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme mean you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

As a Tax Manager, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role offers a great opportunity to support the team in managing tax compliance, while also contributing to select tax advisory and operational matters across the Scheme and its investment entities.

What you will be doing

As a trusted member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with team members and external tax advisers to deliver accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting across all jurisdictions in which USS operates or invests, in line with relevant tax legislation and best practices. This includes preparing tax returns such as corporation tax, partnership tax, and VAT.
• Liaising with HMRC on tax compliance matters.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on technical queries related to corporation tax, income tax, VAT, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), employment taxes, and pension taxes-engaging external advisers where appropriate.
• Ensuring appropriate tax treatment is applied across all USS investments, working closely with Operations, Investment Accounting, and external custodians.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of tax risk reporting within the tax function.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of the interaction between accounting systems and tax reporting outputs, and proactively identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance best practices and mitigate risk.
• Building effective relationships across the business and with third-party providers, acting as an ambassador for the Tax team within Finance, Operations, and Pension Service Delivery.
• Expanding experience by contributing to tax advisory and project-based work, including supporting the investment tax team.

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

• Hold a professional accounting qualification / professional tax qualification.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Tax compliance experience (and, ideally, exposure to advisory matters), ideally both in practice and in-house.
• Understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS and the UK tax system.
• Awareness of international tax principles and operational taxes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and multiple stakeholders.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are committed to supporting your career development through various opportunities. We focus on recognizing and supporting each individual's unique career path, driven by an engaged and proactive management team. We want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture, and excellent benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to health and wellbeing services, e.g., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills, knowledge, and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support local communities
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what make us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable being themselves. Our purpose emphasizes the importance of members, placing them 'front and centre' of our work. This is embedded through our core values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for over 528,000 members and their families. As one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, we manage total assets of approximately £75.5bn (as of 31 March 2023). To learn more, visit

USS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive and flexible as possible to attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. If you need reasonable adjustments or support during your application, please contact .