Assistant Manager - Corporate tax - #2112598

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Tax team. In this role, you will support all areas of our business concerning direct taxes, with a primary focus on UK corporation tax compliance, reporting, and advisory. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the company's tax obligations are met efficiently and accurately, while providing strategic tax advice to support business objectives.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage our UK corporation tax compliance process, including reviewing all computations and returns, ensuring accurate and timely submission to HMRC
• Calculate quarterly corporation tax payments due to HMRC and ensuring timely payment
• Manage preparation of UK corporation tax provision for UKGAAP statutory accounts, this will involve managing and developing the relationship with the external tax audit team and our internal statutory accounting team
• Prepare/review US GAAP quarterly reporting packs for the group’s US parent company
• Responsibility for corporation tax balance sheet reconciliations within ERP system
• Allocate work to team members in an efficient manner and ensure all deadlines and key priorities are met
• Participate in training and development of junior members of the team
• Participate in managing tax team’s relationship with HMRC
• Involvement in maintaining strong tax governance, ensuring SOX requirements are fully met.
• Involvement in M&A due diligence projects for UK acquisitions, review data, prepare reports and assist legal counsel.
• Involvement in tax advisory projects including, group restructuring and financing, adhoc queries from the business

About You

• CTA/CA/ACCA qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax is essential with a sound understanding of tax accounting principles
• US GAAP knowledge is desirable but not essential
• Practical experience applying up to date knowledge in either a Practice or Industry environment.
• Working knowledge of Thomson Reuters Onesource Corporation Tax
• Excellent MS Excel skills (experience with MS Powersuite, Alteryx or Tableau not essential but desired)
• Ability to manage and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to keep technical knowledge updated
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills in all formats.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)