Tax Specialist - Willenhall

Tax Specialist Location: You may be in Willenhall, Coventry and local areas Salary £60,000 Role Objective: The primary objectives of this role are to: * Lead the Corporation Tax Return Process for a group of UK-based companies. * Oversee the year-end tax provisioning process, delivering defendable tax positions backed by clear and transparent disclosures. * Engage actively in regulatory matters, including Price Reviews and Annual Performance Reviews. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: * Support the tax function on new business initiatives (e.g., M&A, restructuring) and legislative changes, including lobbying and impact assessments. * Pursue value-added tax opportunities aligned with the Group's tax planning strategy. * Partner with key business areas such as Property, Treasury, and R&D. * Coordinate tax governance activities, including the Group’s SAO program, tax risk register maintenance, inter-company charge reviews, and defense in tax audits. * Manage tax considerations in treasury matters, including derivatives, transfer pricing, interest deductibility, withholding taxes, and FATCA. * Prepare analyses supporting tax positions, including report building and peer analyses. * Identify and implement improvements in tax processes. * Assist with year-end tax reporting and compliance matters as required. * Support audits and respond to queries from HM Revenue & Customs Large Business Unit. * Manage relationships with external tax advisers on complex direct tax matters. * Ensure compliance with group tax obligations, benefiting from applicable exemptions, credits, or reliefs. * Oversee the relationship with the direct tax software provider to maintain compliance and enhance efficiencies Experience Requirements: Essential * A solid background in tax advisory with 2-3 years of UK corporation tax experience in practice (Big 4 or mid-tier), industry, or commerce. * Proven experience in managing and collaborating on multi-stakeholder projects. * Proficiency in preparing Corporation Tax Computations. * Experience preparing consolidated FRS101 and individual company tax disclosures for large and complex businesses. Skills and Capabilities: * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen, challenge, and influence. * High personal responsibility with excellent project management skills; must be a self-starter capable of managing a portfolio of work independently. * Curiosity and proactive problem-solving abilities for addressing emerging tax issues. * High energy and ambition, with a "can-do" approach. Qualifications: * Strong academic background. * Qualified Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser