Senior Tax Manager

Here at The Guardian, we believe the open exchange of information, ideas and opinions has the power to change the world for the better.

More people than ever before are reading, watching and listening to Guardian journalism from across the world. Over the past year The Guardian achieved record digital traffic with our highest number of regular readers and monthly page views averaging over 1.1 billion.

In 2019 we hit our highest revenues in a decade and achieved the goal we set three years earlier to break even. We’re now on a path to achieve the goal we announced last month of two million people supporting The Guardian by 2022. 

That’s where you come in. 

We are recruiting a Senior Tax Manager to ensure that, while a Head of Tax is recruited, the Group meets all relevant tax compliance obligations in the jurisdictions in which it operates, manages the Group’s global tax risks, and provide tax advice to the Group and looks to automate and improve the efficiency of year-end processes.  

About you

• Strong commercial tax knowledge in UK and International corporate and indirect taxes.
• Experience of Alphatax
• Experience with year-end tax accounting under IFRS
• Experience of working in or with large/medium sized businesses
• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or by experience

And lastly, if you share in the Guardian’s mission and values, you’ll be well placed to help us succeed.

Does this all sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below. 

This role will be appointed on a six month fixed term contract. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th November 2020.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for we’re looking for.

About Us

The Guardian offers 26 days’ holiday and a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, healthcare, dental insurance options, cycle to work scheme and 2 paid volunteering days per year.

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For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.