Tax Specialist – Willenhall

Tax Specialist Location: You may be in Willenhall, Coventry and local areas Salary: £60,000 Role Objective: The primary objectives of this role are to: Lead the Corporation Tax Return Process for a group of UK-based companies. Oversee the year-end tax provisioning process, delivering defendable tax positions backed by clear and transparent disclosures. Engage actively in regulatory matters, including Price Reviews and Annual Performance Reviews. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: Support the tax function on new business initiatives (e.g., M&A, restructuring) and legislative changes, including lobbying and impact assessments. Pursue value-added tax opportunities aligned with the Group’s tax planning strategy. Partner with key business areas such as Property, Treasury, and R&D. Coordinate tax governance activities, including the Group’s SAO program, tax risk register maintenance, inter-company charge reviews, and defense in tax audits. Manage tax considerations in treasury matters, including derivatives, transfer pricing, interest deductibility, withholding taxes, and FATCA. Prepare analyses supporting tax positions, including report building and peer analyses. Identify and implement improvements in tax processes. Assist with year-end tax reporting and compliance matters as required. Support audits and respond to queries from HM Revenue & Customs Large Business Unit. Manage relationships with external tax advisers on complex direct tax matters. Ensure compliance with group tax obligations, benefiting from applicable exemptions, credits, or reliefs. Oversee the relationship with the direct tax software provider to maintain compliance and enhance efficiencies. Experience Requirements: Essential: A solid background in tax advisory with 2-3 years of UK corporation tax experience in practice (Big 4 or mid-tier), industry, or commerce. Proven experience in managing and collaborating on multi-stakeholder projects. Proficiency in preparing Corporation Tax Computations. Experience preparing consolidated FRS101 and individual company tax disclosures for large and complex businesses. Skills and Capabilities: Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen, challenge, and influence. High personal responsibility with excellent project management skills; must be a self-starter capable of managing a portfolio of work independently. Curiosity and proactive problem-solving abilities for addressing emerging tax issues. High energy and ambition, with a “can-do” approach. Qualifications: Strong academic background. Qualified Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser. VAC REF NO.: ZP24TSWV1 Apply for This Job Role...

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