Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation The Tax Manager will be responsible for corporation tax compliance and reporting for various entities, provide transaction support to UK operations, and collaborate with the team on corporate tax areas such as SAO, tax risk management and governance, transfer pricing, CFC, capital allowances, R&D claims, UK group planning etc. They will also conduct high-level reviews of indirect tax returns prepared by UK Finance and provide transaction and project support across all taxes, including systems and internal control framework and international group matters. Developmental support will be provided as needed. Complete the compliance process for trading and corporate companies to ensure an accurate and timely filing of all tax returns and ensure that all legal documentation requirements are fulfilled. This will include ensuring that the tax disclosures in the statutory accounts are accurate, as well as responding to and agreeing HMRC enquiries, making appropriate claims and elections and identifying and implementing process efficiencies to facilitate the Group’s tax compliance; Report business unit’s corporate tax at each quarter end, year end and for the budget/plan; Develop and maintain links between the UK tax department and the UK finance and operational teams, including the provision of transaction/ project support across all taxes; Carry out and assist in (as determined) the timely completion of group-wide compliance requirements for the UK group and international group as required; (e.g. CFC review, CbCR, CIR, SAGR, transfer pricing, SAO etc as determined) Support the team in domestic and international tax projects impacting the UK Group as required; Proactively work (leading or assisting as appropriate) with the UK finance and operational teams to improve and monitor processes, controls and systems across the UK operations which have implications for tax risk management; In respect of VAT, aggregates levy, landfill tax, CIS, Tied Oil etc (as required); Undertake a tax technical review of the returns prepared by UK finance, Monitor the timely submission and payment of all returns, Monitor tax audits i.e. keep contact to HMRC, channel information submission, defend company’s position, report status on regular basis, check/negotiate results, Provide technical support on queries in respect of these taxes. Identify, implement and maintain opportunities to mitigate the UK direct and indirect tax charge The role holder is responsible for the tax issues of the companies assigned to them, assists in the managing of the overall compliance management including indirect taxes and will assist on the broad range of taxes that are relevant to Heidelberg Materials UK which has a trading turnover of approximately £1.7bn. Education/Qualification Degree preferred ACA/CTA or equivalent Industry and/or mid-large firm corporate tax experience Strong practical knowledge of tax compliance and reporting Strong accounting/ audit knowledge Strong technical background covering corporate tax Good technical knowledge covering all aspects of UK taxation Knowledge and experience of domestic or international transactions or projects is an advantage Organised with the ability to manage large complex tasks and multiple deadlines Confident, proactive, goal orientated and self-motivated Excellent communication skills Strong IT skills and experience of SAP accounting systems preferred What’s on Offer: Salary £60,000 - £70,000 Location Maidenhead or Chipping Sodbury Hours 40 Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Employee Benefits Portal Including Gym Discount Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover