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