Salary: £ 83,800
Closing date: Monday, 3 March 2025
Contract type: Permanent
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You will be working in the Tax Team within the Finance / COO office reporting to the Head of Tax. The Tax function is a key enabling function in Operations, providing tax services across the organisation to manage Wellcome’s tax affairs and ensure compliance with its obligations.
What will I be doing?
The role involves providing tax advice, analysis, and support for Wellcome and its group companies, ensuring efficient, commercial, and tax-compliant decision-making.
As a Tax Manager, you will:
1. Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation and international activities, managing timely completion of returns and tax payments.
2. Provide tax advice for Wellcome's operations, including UK and international projects related to investments or charitable objectives.
3. Collaborate with external advisers on specific projects.
4. Lead and collaborate on work streams to produce timely and effective deliverables for Wellcome.
5. Work with colleagues to assist in process and systems development to implement new regulations or changes to tax legislation.
6. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation.
Is this job for me?
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of direct taxes, have experience in preparing corporation tax computations, provide practical tax advice, and be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent).
We are looking for someone who has:
1. Strong knowledge of direct taxes and is fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent) with experience in preparing corporation tax computations.
2. Experience in providing tax support and advice to in-house teams or clients.
3. An interest in advancing tax technology solutions, including AI.
4. Confidence and is self-motivated, able to advise on tax matters and manage priorities.
5. An ability to work collegiately within the Tax team and create strong working relationships.
6. A familiarity with VAT, employment and Stamp Taxes as well as charity tax and real estate tax issues would be beneficial.
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.
Interview dates: 21/03, 24/03 and 25/03.
Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.
Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check.
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