Corporate Tax Manager (In-House Insurance Firm)

Corporate Tax Manager

In-House

Insurance

£70-85,000 + Bonus + Package

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join the in-house tax function of a leading insurance business. The role will take ownership of key areas of corporate tax compliance and reporting, while providing broader support across tax governance, advisory matters and business-led projects.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, the Tax Manager will play an important role in ensuring the group’s tax obligations are met while developing a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory environment in which the business operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of UK corporate tax returns, tax computations and associated filings across relevant group entities.
• Coordinate the wider corporate tax compliance cycle, ensuring tax payments and filing requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the preparation and review of current and deferred tax provisions for statutory and group reporting purposes.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting and other internal stakeholders on tax reporting and forecasting.
• Support tax matters relating to the group’s insurance activities, investment portfolio and wider corporate structure.
• Maintain and enhance the group’s tax governance, risk management and control framework.
• Support relevant UK tax governance requirements, including Senior Accounting Officer processes and the group’s tax strategy, where applicable.
• Monitor developments in UK and international tax legislation and assess the potential impact on the business.
• Assist with tax authority enquiries, audits and other interactions with HMRC.
• Manage relationships with external advisers and coordinate specialist advice where required.
• Provide tax input into commercial projects, transactions, restructuring and other business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Support senior members of the tax team across wider advisory and strategic tax matters.

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong corporate tax experience gained within an in-house tax function, professional services firm or a combination of both.
• Good technical knowledge of UK corporate taxation, particularly tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing corporation tax returns and tax provisions.
• Previous experience within insurance or broader financial services would be advantageous, although candidates from other complex corporate environments could also be considered.

Please apply or drop me a message to hear more - [email protected]