tax manager

tax manager

Posted 3 days ago by Randstad

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£100,000 Per year
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Summary: The role of Interim Corporate Tax Manager at DS Smith is a part-time position focused on managing the preparation of corporation tax returns and supporting the UK corporate tax compliance cycle. The ideal candidate will be ACCA qualified with significant experience in corporate tax, capable of working independently and engaging with various stakeholders. This standalone role offers an opportunity to enhance compliance processes during a transitional period for the company. The position is based in Paddington Square and is expected to last for 4-6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Finalisation of UK corporation tax returns for the year ended 30 April 2025 and preparation of the returns for the eight-month period to 31 December 2025 including capital allowances, group relief, and any adjustments required under UK tax legislation and Prepare and maintain supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation for internal review and HMRC audit readiness.
  • Preparation of tax numbers and disclosures in the statutory accounts of 20 UK companies for the eight-month period to 31 December 2025.
  • Managing cross-border withholding taxes compliance, where the UK is a counterparty, including tax residency certificates and clearances, CT61 reporting.
  • Assist with the development and ongoing oversight of the Tax Control Framework including assisting with internal controls, governance processes and tax risk management policies.
  • Keep up to date with changes in UK corporate tax legislation and apply them appropriately and liaise with external advisors where necessary to support more complex technical matters.
  • Roll-forward of UK QIP calculations.

Key Skills:

  • CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
  • Strong UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained in both practice and an inhouse environment.
  • Proven ability to prepare corporation tax returns independently and manage compliance cycles without close supervision.
  • Strong understanding of UK tax legislation, tax accounting, and HMRC processes.

Salary (Rate): £100,000 yearly

City: Paddington Square

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Are you looking for a part time contract within the finance industry?

Are you ACCA qualified?

DS Smith are seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Tax Manager to take ownership of the preparation of corporation tax returns and support the UK corporate tax compliance cycle. This is a standalone role suited to a self sufficient tax professional who can quickly embed themselves into the team and deliver high quality work with limited supervision.

Job role: Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Paddington Square

Shifts: 3 days per week

Salary: Inside IR35, £90K-£100K

Duration: 4-6 months FTC

The role will involve engaging and working with a broad range of business stakeholders including external authorities (regulatory, audit, tax), our advisors, regional finance teams the Group Finance team, other corporate functions (Legal, HR, operations) and shared services. It will also provide the right candidate with an excellent opportunity to review and evolve the existing compliance and reporting processes and functions and be part of and shape the journey as DS Smith relists and returns to being an independent listed group.

Responsibilities:

  • Finalisation of UK corporation tax returns for the year ended 30 April 2025 and preparation of the returns eight-month period to 31 December 2025 including capital allowances, group relief, and any adjustments required under UK tax legislation and Prepare and maintain supporting workpapers, schedules, and documentation for internal review and HMRC audit readiness.
  • Preparation of tax numbers and disclosures in the statutory accounts of 20 UK companies for eight-month period to 31 December 2025.
  • Managing cross-border withholding taxes compliance, where the UK is a counterparty, including tax residency certificates and clearances, CT61 reporting.
  • Assist with the development and ongoing oversight of the Tax Control Framework including assisting with internal controls, governance processes and tax risk management policies
  • Keep up to date with changes in UK corporate tax legislation and apply them appropriately and liaise with external advisors where necessary to support more complex technical matters.
  • Roll-forward of UK QIP calculations.

Requirements:

  • CTA / ACA / ACCA) qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
  • Strong UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained in both practice and an inhouse environment.
  • Proven ability to prepare corporation tax returns independently and manage compliance cycles without close supervision.
  • Strong understanding of UK tax legislation, tax accounting, and HMRC processes.

Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
  • Paid holiday
  • Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
  • Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
  • Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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