Group Tax Manager

About Aptia Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence. With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind. Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best. And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues. Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. Job requirements Are you a commercially minded Tax Manager who thrives in fast paced environments? Do you enjoy operating as a true business partner — influencing decisions, shaping governance, and owning tax across an evolving, international organisation? If so, this is the opportunity to step into a lean, ambitious in house function where your role will have key impact. As our Tax Manager, reporting to our Deputy CFO you will lead our tax agenda across the UK and internationally. You will manage compliance, shape tax strategy, and work closely with Finance, Legal, HR and Commercial teams to ensure tax is embedded in every core activity. This is a hybrid role aligned with our London offices (minimum 3 days in office). You will be hands on across: • Corporation tax compliance and reporting • VAT, IPT and payroll tax oversight • Tax accounting under FRS 102 • Transfer pricing, intercompany and cross border matters • US compliance (outsourced) • Tax governance, HMRC engagement & risk management • Supporting M&A, restructurings and commercial deals • Process improvement, systems, and tax technology • Training teams and elevating tax awareness across the business You will also act as our trusted adviser internally and manage relationships with top-tier external tax advisers. If this sounds like your ideal next step, here is what we’re looking for: ACA/ACCA/CTA (or equivalent) 4–8 years’ corporate tax experience Experience in a PE‑backed, fast‑growth, financial services or professional services environment Strong UK tax technical grounding and comfort owning issues end‑to‑end Experience with tax accounting, indirect taxes and (ideally) transfer pricing Pragmatic, commercially minded judgement Confidence influencing non‑tax stakeholders A proactive, hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach Please apply with your CV as soon as possible. How to apply If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information. Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us. Aptia is a trusted provider of employee benefits and pension administration services, with offices in the U.S. and U.K. supported by shared services in India and Portugal. We manage programs covering over six million people and serving more than 1,100 clients, catering to both B2B purchasers of the administration platform and B2C employees. With our extensive experience in the industry, we will deliver efficient and reliable solutions that ensure the smooth management of employee benefits programs. Our dedicated team of experts will combine in-depth knowledge with leading technology to simplify the administration process for clients.