About the job
Location: Cambridge, UK – Candidates must be located within a reasonable commuting distance to our office for required onsite attendance.
Are you looking to be part of a vibrant team that tackles diverse challenges in a dynamic environment?
We are excited to invite applications for the position of Tax Manager, a role that demands both commercial acumen and technical expertise to enhance our globally expanding tax function. As a key member of our team, you will report directly to the Associate Director of Tax. This position merges practical tax compliance and accounting responsibilities with the chance to innovate and elevate the tax function through automation, streamlined processes, and effective collaboration with the business.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing daily tax compliance and reporting, while also contributing to the establishment of a top-tier tax function. This includes implementing efficiencies through automation, enhancing data quality, empowering finance and operations stakeholders, and ensuring robust tax controls are integrated throughout the organization.
This role presents an outstanding opportunity for a proactive tax professional with a solid technical background who thrives in an environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee the timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of all corporate tax returns, including UK Corporation Tax (incorporating VGTR/creative industry reliefs and Patent Box), US federal and state filings, and various international tax obligations, collaborating with external advisors as necessary.
- Ensure the prompt and precise preparation, review, and submission of VAT and global indirect tax returns, managing both in-house prepared returns and reviews of externally prepared returns.
- Coordinate tax payments and manage cash tax forecasting.
- Assist with tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, preparing responses and coordinating with external advisors as needed.
- Maintain oversight of transfer pricing policies and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the business.
Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions and tax calculations.
- Guarantee accurate tax-related disclosures in statutory accounts and group reporting.
- Reconcile tax balances and ensure consistency between tax and financial reporting systems.
- Collaborate closely with Financial Reporting and Finance Operations teams to maintain strong controls and compliance.