Corporate Tax Manager
Role Overview
Overview We are seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of direct and indirect tax compliance, reporting and advisory activity across Cambridge Aerospace as the business continues to scale internationally.
This is a broad, hands-on role supporting tax compliance, overseas expansion, planning and process improvement across multiple jurisdictions.
You will act as the internal tax subject matter expert, working closely with Finance, Legal, external advisers and wider stakeholders to ensure the business remains compliant, tax efficient and well positioned for continued growth.
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Job description
Own UK corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of Company Tax Returns, tax provisions, chargeable gains and relevant deductions
Manage R&D tax relief claims, including eligible expenditure calculations, supporting documentation and coordination of technical narratives
Support international expansion, including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, international VAT requirements and wider tax planning
Manage indirect tax requirements including VAT returns, Customs & Excise duties, P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements
Provide tax advice and planning support across financing, restructuring, M&A, joint ventures and other strategic business activity
Act as the key point of contact for tax advisers, auditors and regulatory authorities while improving tax processes, controls, systems and reporting
3–5 years’ relevant experience across corporate tax compliance, reporting, planning and advisory work
Strong working knowledge of UK corporation tax with experience preparing or reviewing corporate tax filings
Experience working across a broad tax remit and managing multiple compliance and advisory priorities
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret tax legislation and translate technical requirements into clear business guidance
Confident stakeholder management skills with experience working with Finance teams, external advisers, auditors and senior stakeholders
Comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day tax activity in a growing and evolving organisation
ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
Experience within an accountancy firm, consultancy, aerospace, defence, manufacturing or another technically complex industry
Experience supporting international expansion or working across multiple tax jurisdictions
Knowledge of transfer pricing, VAT, Customs & Excise and R&D tax relief
Experience using ERP or financial accounting systems and improving tax-related processes or controls
Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
Competitive compensation and stock options
Private Medical & Dental
Cycle to work scheme
Lunchtime catering on site
About Cambridge Aerospace
UK private defense company developing and manufacturing low-cost interceptor systems for Allied military customers.
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