Explore finance at Royal Mail, where tradition meets innovation. We are a £12.7 billion turnover company with a global reach, where finance professionals can explore unparalleled opportunities. This is a team driving financial growth and shaping the future of a UK icon. Whether it be tax reporting, advisory or transactional support this is an exceptional environment where you can make your mark.
Have you got an ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification? Have you got extensive corporation tax experience in large groups? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Head of Corporation Tax to join the group finance team.
About the Role
Reporting into the Director of Group Finance, you will take ownership of all UK corporate tax matters and will also be responsible for the consolidation of corporate tax numbers and disclosures for the IDS Plc Annual Report and Accounts.
You will also:
1. Oversee UK corporation tax returns, including capital allowances and outsourced R&D claims.
2. Manage Senior Accounting Officer certification for corporation tax, ensuring compliance and process reviews.
3. Advise on regulatory and legislative tax changes impacting the group.
4. Handle HMRC relations, including meetings, correspondence, and resolving queries.
5. Improve tax information, processes, and reporting systems.
6. Lead on the Group tax reporting, including budgets, forecasts, and consolidated group submissions.
7. Prepare and review tax disclosures for financial statements and statutory accounts.
8. Liaise with auditors and prepare tax-related accounting papers.
9. Collaborate with treasury, commercial, property, IT, and other teams on tax matters.
10. Manage external tax advisers and relationships.
11. Support the Director of Group Finance with strategic tax advice.
12. Lead regulatory projects, including Pillar 2, UK Transfer Pricing, and Public CbCR.
13. Implement processes to identify tax relief on property expenditure.
About You
To truly excel in this role, you will possess, and be able to evidence, the skills and experience listed below:
1. ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA qualified.
2. Strong background in UK corporation tax with expertise in tax accounting and reporting.
3. Confident and effective communicator across all levels and stakeholder groups.
4. Skilled in building strong business relationships.
5. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
6. Adaptable, able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
7. Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
8. Driven, enthusiastic, and hands-on when needed.
Extra Benefits
1. Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
2. Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills.
3. Supportive and generous company sick pay.
4. Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
Closing Date: Sunday 16th February. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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