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Senior Tax Analyst - Technology

Preston
£60k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Senior Tax Analyst (Technology)

Location

Frimley; Surrey or Preston; Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

Circa £60,000 + bonus scheme

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Tax Analyst with a keen interest in technology to play a key role within Group Tax. You will support a range of tax operational activities, using automation and innovative tools to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance across taxes, primarily focussing on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to be involved in other areas such as VAT and employment taxes. Working closely with internal Finance and Shared Services teams, as well as external providers, you will help deliver high-quality, fully analysed tax data, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and broader tax projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Core duties

  • Drive continuous improvement across tax operations, with a focus on automation and technology adoption
  • Support day-to-day tax operational activities across a range of taxes, primarily focussing on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to be involved in other areas such as VAT and employment taxes
  • Use technology, including robotic process automation, machine learning and dashboard tools, to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency and improve processes
  • Partner with our shared services and finance teams, and outsourced filing provider to ensure compliance filing deadlines are monitored and met.
  • Support wider tax compliance and advisory activities, including UK and international Corporate Tax, RDEC, capital allowances, Pillar Two, transfer pricing, employment tax and VAT
  • Operate within and ensure compliance with tax governance requirements
  • Actively manage CPD, ensuring a good breadth of technical and power skills
  • Ad hoc advisory and Group Tax projects

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Essential Skills

  • ATT qualified (or equivalent) as a minimum; CTA qualification desirable
  • Experience working within an in-house tax team or a professional tax services firm, with Big 4 experience advantageous
  • Proven experience using tax technology and data tools to improve processes and efficiency, tools such as Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau are preferred

The Tax Team

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Group Tax team that plays a key role within the wider Finance function. The team works closely with Finance Operations, Shared Services and external providers to deliver high-quality tax compliance and reporting, while also driving continuous improvement across processes and technology. With a focus on innovation and development, the team offers exposure to a broad range of tax areas and opportunities to get involved in projects that support both operational excellence and strategic tax initiatives.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

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We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

18th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Skills

Corporate tax
Tax automation
Robotic process automation
Machine learning
Data analysis
VAT
Employment taxes
Alteryx
Power BI
Tableau
Transfer pricing
Capital allowances
Pillar Two
RDEC
Tax compliance
Financial reporting

Location

Frimley, England, United Kingdom

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