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Tax Manager

Zopa· Finance
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Hybrid (London)Employee - PermanentPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Tax Manager responsible for UK tax compliance and reporting within Zopa's Financial Control team, partnering with Finance and business units to embed tax considerations into decisions and improve tax processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own the preparation and submission of the annual UK Corporation Tax returns and VAT returns for all Zopa entities, working with external advisers where required.
  • Own and manage all other applicable UK tax filings such as CT61 returns, Stamp Duty Reserve taxes.
  • Manage the preparation and submission of UK R&D tax relief with external advisers; be the main point of contact for Product teams inputting into the R&D claims.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC, managing enquiries, correspondence and tax compliance matters.
  • Identify opportunities to improve key tax processes through automation, standardisation and enhanced controls.
  • Support the preparation and submission of the annual Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certification and maintain an appropriate control framework and policies.
  • Own and maintain the Group's tax risk register, ensuring ongoing and emerging tax risks are identified, documented and mitigated.
  • Support the year-end audit process by preparing tax disclosures, tax provisions and responding to auditor queries.
  • Provide tax advice and support to Finance, Product, Treasury, Legal and other teams on new products, transactions and commercial initiatives (utilising tax advisors where appropriate).
  • Build relationships with other business functions, appropriate tax authorities, and professional advisory firms to identify needs and priorities and undertake appropriate tax planning.
  • Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess their impact on the business, ensuring timely implementation where required.
  • Be an engaged, pragmatic and pro-active member of the financial control team, helping to make tax more accessible and understood across the wider business, including providing training to teams where appropriate.

Qualifications

  • ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience managing UK corporate tax compliance within financial services or banking.
  • Experience preparing UK Corporation Tax returns and VAT returns.
  • Good understanding of UK direct and indirect tax legislation, including Corporation Tax, VAT, CT61, SDRT and R&D tax relief.
  • Experience supporting Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) obligations and tax governance frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
  • Experience working with HMRC and managing external advisers.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of all aspects of tax compliance.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve tax processes and controls.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax audiences.

Skills

Required:UK corporate tax complianceUK Corporation Tax and VAT returnsTax advisory and HMRC liaison
Nice to have:R&D tax reliefSAO governanceTax automation and controls
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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