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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in UK tax legislation and corporate tax management, with a strong focus on strategic partnership and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead tax projects, manage HMRC interactions, and provide specialist tax support while fostering collaborative relationships.
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UK Tax Legislation ExpertiseCorporate Tax ManagementHMRC EngagementTax Compliance and ReportingProfessional Accountancy Qualification
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Hard Skills
UK Corporation TaxIndirect Tax KnowledgeTax ReportingTax Audit ExperienceAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsBusiness PartneringInfluencing SkillsStrategic ThinkingTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Accountancy Qualification
Industry Keywords
Tax StrategyMarket Tax RisksHMRC PracticesTax Disputes ManagementTax Advisers Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the entire UK tax agenda
- Manage Diageo’s UK corporation tax and indirect tax affairs
- Act as primary engagement lead with HMRC
- Serve as a strategic partner to UK business leaders
- Report to the EMEA Tax Director and work within Global Tax
- Build and maintain relationships with HMRC specialists
- Lead HMRC enquiries and manage tax disputes with Subject Matter Experts
- Lead tax interactions with UK business stakeholders and facilitate clear, competitive business decisions
- Monitor, mitigate and track market tax risks and manage Market Tax Risk Meetings
- Lead strategic tax projects and provide specialist UK tax support for business initiatives
- Support and manage external tax advisers
- Contribute to UK corporation tax and indirect tax strategy
- Oversee UK corporation tax returns and VAT return processes
- Monitor UK tax law and HMRC practice changes and communicate updates
- Provide coaching and training on UK tax knowledge
- Contribute to relevant industry forums
Requirements
What you’ll need- University / College Degree in finance/business/law/Tax
- Thorough technical knowledge of UK tax legislation
- 6+ years UK corporate tax experience
- Working knowledge of indirect tax preferred
- Accounting background with strong analytical skills
- Experience of compliance, tax reporting and/or tax audit
- Professional accountancy or tax qualification
- Experience of dealing with HMRC
- Excellent interpersonal, business partnering and influencing skills
- Commercially astute; analytically strong strategic thinker with a global perspective
- Ability to work independently, organise, and prioritise workload effectively, while being able to work within a strong team-oriented environment
- Energy and drive to be decisive, collaborative and make things happen
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility in working arrangements to support wellbeing and balance priorities
- Highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging support
- Reasonable adjustments during the application process