Corporate Tax Associate

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          My client, a well-known Financial Services firm, are looking to hire a Corporate Tax Associate in their Tax team based in Southampton. The role will primarily be covering Corporate Tax Compliance and Reporting, but will also support the wider tax team in a range of tasks. It is a close-knit team with a great working environment who provide plenty of support both professionally and personally.

Job Title: Corporate Tax Associate
Location: Southampton (Hybrid – 1-2 days in office per week)
Industry: Financial Services
Duration: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £55,000

This role will provide the opportunity to:

• Tax Accounting & Compliance: Support business units with tax accounting obligations and corporate tax compliance, including preparation of computations and handling auditor queries.
• Tax Advisory & Strategy Alignment: Provide corporate tax advisory services and ensure alignment with the business’ Tax Strategy.
• Regulatory Obligations: Fulfil Senior Accounting Officer responsibilities and prepare the Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) return annually.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Drive enhancements in tax systems and processes, including exploring AI opportunities.
• Risk Management & Team Development: Monitor and escalate tax risks per policy, and contribute to team development through training initiatives.

To apply for this role, you must have:

• Relevant Corporate Tax experience within the UK, and good knowledge of other UK taxes, preferably within a financial services environment. (Accounting or Tax Qualification preferred)
• Experience of using Alphatax or a similar Tax Compliance system is desirable but not essential.
• Good written and verbal communicate, capable of building collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, able to multitask and prioritise whilst maintaining a high quality output.
• A high level of computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading brand within Financial Services and gain great exposure across the business. For more information, please message Ben Lines or email ben.lines@bruinfinancial.com with your CV.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.