Corporate Tax Manager

• 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

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.

• 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