UK Corporate Tax Manager

About the role 

Are you looking for a step up into a high-profile in-house tax environment? Or perhaps you are already working in-house and want to be part of a major corporate transformation?

We have a unique opportunity for a UK Corporate Tax Manager to join our Group Tax Team at our Paddington headquarters. This is an incredible time to join us as DS Smith prepares for its next chapter as an independent, dual-listed group. You will play an essential role in shaping our compliance and reporting journey, reporting directly to the Senior UK Group Tax Manager.

This role offers broad exposure to our global functions and provides a platform to evolve our existing tax processes. You will be a key point of contact for UK tax matters, partnering with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to implement initiatives that support our global tax strategy.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting & Controls: Assist with half-yearly and full-year group tax provisioning (IFRS) with the ongoing development and maintenance of controls under Sarbanes Oxley as well as preparing tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts
• ​Tax Compliance: Take ownership of corporation tax returns for over 30 UK subsidiaries, managing the wide range of issues such as SAO, CIR, and RDEC that come with working for a large multinational
• ​Cross-Border Management: Oversee some non-UK tax returns with external advisors and manage UK withholding tax requirements and residency certificates
• ​Process Transformation: Partner with the Tax Technology Manager to automate and streamline reporting using tools like Alphatax, Longview, and AI/PowerBI
• ​Advisory & Research: Provide technical UK tax support for business transactions, entity rationalisation, and HMRC queries.
• ​Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regional finance teams and corporate functions to ensure tax accuracy across the portfolio Provide ad hoc support to the Group Transfer Pricing Lead

So, if you are an existing Corporate Tax Manager looking for a new challenge in a business which prioritises creativity and encourages you to make a difference - then we might be looking for you!

About you  

• ACA / CTA (or equivalent) with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in tax reporting and compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax, UK GAAP, and IFRS (large multinational experience is highly desirable)
• Proficient in Excel and Alphatax; experience with automation tools (PowerBI/Robotics) is a significant plus
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear insights for tax authorities and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure and work independently within a team environment

Benefits 

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location:  This is a hybrid role, split between the London Paddington office (3 days) and home (2 days) – however flexibility will be required at times.

About us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Fair recruitment at DS Smith

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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