Tax Assistant Manager
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60,000 - £70,000 plus bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4EQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4760744_1771319334 |
Summary
Your new companyYou will be joining a highly respected, global organisation with a complex international footprint and a strong commitment to robust financial governance. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business places great emphasis on high quality tax compliance, technical accuracy, and continuous improvement. As part of a collaborative, high-performing tax team, you will work closely with colleagues in the UK and overseas to support tax reporting, compliance and advisory activities that underpin the organisation's international operations.
Your new role
As Assistant Tax Manager, you will support the Group Tax Manager in delivering accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting across the UK and worldwide. This is a varied and hands-on role spanning UK corporation tax, international tax support, transfer pricing, employment tax queries, VAT projects, and group reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
*Preparing UK corporation tax computations and returns, including extraction and analysis of financial data.
*Assisting with international tax payment tracking and supporting schedules.
*Drafting responses to HMRC enquiries under manager guidance.
*Preparing year-end and interim tax reporting calculations.
*Preparing tax notes for UK statutory accounts.
*Helping with employment tax and global mobility queries in partnership with HR and external advisers.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across domestic and international tax within a supportive, forward-thinking finance environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:
*A degree plus a relevant professional qualification (ACA, CTA or equivalent).
*Strong UK corporate tax technical knowledge, with exposure to group and international tax.
*Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
What you'll get in return
You will join a global organisation that values integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement. In return, you will gain:
*Exposure to a wide range of tax areas across a multinational group.
*Opportunities to develop technically and professionally alongside experienced tax leaders.
Benefits include
*Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home three days per week.
*Performance related bonus
*25 days holiday
*Competitive pension contribution
*Private medical
What you need to do now
If you are a motivated tax professional looking to advance your career within a dynamic, international environment, we'd welcome your application. Please apply on-line and submit your up-to-date CV.
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