About the role
Tax - Manager
Overview
CFGI is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing UK tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of UK corporate tax services, including tax reporting, compliance, governance and advisory.
You will work directly with clients and senior members of the UK tax team, supporting a diverse client base that includes UK publicly listed companies, US-headquartered multinationals, and UK privately owned and private equity-backed groups.
As part of a growing and entrepreneurial team, you will also have opportunities to contribute to business development and collaborate with colleagues across CFGI’s UK and US service areas.
Roles & Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of UK tax reporting services for a diverse portfolio of clients, including UK-listed companies, US-headquartered multinationals and privately owned and private equity-backed groups. • Prepare UK entity and group tax numbers in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP, including relevant consolidation and GAAP-to-GAAP adjustments. • Advise clients on tax reporting processes, GAAP conversion projects and tax considerations associated with IPO readiness. • Lead the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns, managing day-to-day client interactions and ensuring information is obtained accurately and on a timely basis. • Manage tax compliance processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and cost-effective delivery. • Support clients with tax governance matters, including tax strategy, risk management and controls. • Deliver corporate tax advisory work arising from compliance and other client engagements, including loss planning and utilisation, interest deductibility, and the tax implications of trade and asset transfers. • Support cash tax modelling, group simplification, tax due diligence and tax structuring assignments. • Respond to and manage HMRC tax enquiries on behalf of clients. • Identify opportunities to expand the scope of services provided to existing and prospective clients. • Support the origination of new tax opportunities, including proposal development, client meetings and pitches. • Collaborate with colleagues across CFGI’s UK and US service areas to identify and develop cross-service-line tax opportunities. • Work with the CFGI US tax team to support UK tax opportunities for US clients.
What you must have • 6+ years of experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, tax compliance, and/or public accounting. • ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification. • Experience of UK corporate tax reporting and UK corporation tax compliance, including preparation and submission of UK tax returns. • Some or all of your tax experience gained within a Big 4 and/or other leading accountancy firm
What sets you apart • Experience preparing UK entity and/or group tax numbers under IFRS and UK GAAP. • Strong technical understanding of UK corporate tax matters, including common tax adjustments such as capital allowances, other incentives, interest deductibility, hybrid mismatches and loss utilisation. • Experience managing HMRC tax enquiries. • Experience delivering corporate tax advisory work, including tax modelling, group simplification, tax due diligence or tax structuring. • Experience managing day-to-day client relationships and delivering work independently. • Experience contributing to proposals, pitches or other business development activities. • Experience working across multiple service lines or with colleagues from different technical backgrounds.
Nice to have • Experience or knowledge of cross-border tax matters, including transfer pricing or country-by-country reporting. • Experience using Microsoft Excel and tax software.
Who thrives here • You communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues. • You are analytical, organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • You take ownership and are comfortable working independently. • You approach problems practically and use sound reasoning to develop creative solutions. • You collaborate effectively with colleagues across different technical backgrounds and service lines. • You demonstrate integrity, accountability, flexibility and adaptability. • You are open to coaching and committed to continuous professional development. • You enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, growing environment and building strong professional relationships.
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