Macmillan
Tax Accountant / Compliance Lead - Hybrid
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Tax Accountant (Direct Taxes)
At Macmillan Publishers International Ltd we are seeking a Tax Accountant (Direct Taxes) to ensure the integrity of our direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory functions. You will act as a technical pillar within our three-person UK tax team, supporting the Senior Tax Director in managing complex requirements for 14 entities. This role would suit a Corporate or Mixed Tax professional, in-house or in practice, who wants to develop their knowledge of international tax.
The Role
- Compliance & Reporting: Manage corporate tax returns, including year-end/quarterly provisions, deferred taxes, CIR, CFC reporting, CBCR, and Pillar II.
- Transfer Pricing: Oversee TP reporting and compliance, including Local File preparation and liaison with our German HQ.
- Advisory: Provide internal support on employment tax (PSA, STBV), withholding taxes, and stamp taxes.
- Risk Management: Maintain SAO risk and control matrices and manage HMRC correspondence.
- Strategic Support: Contribute to tax planning (capital structure, loss utilisation) and participate in international transaction assignments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with UK Shared Services, Finance Directors, HR, Legal, and our international tax teams in Germany and the US.
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About You
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
- Experience: 3+ years in professional services plus at least 2 years in-house.
- Skills: Exceptional data manipulation and tax technology skills, paired with the ability to present complex technical research as clear, actionable solutions.
- Additional Requirements:
- Great knowledge of UK corporate tax, preferably with group relief and CIR understanding
- Thorough knowledge of completing and submitting corporate tax returns, dealing with HMRC enquiries, tax compliance advice and procedures, and provision of advice to commercial departments
- Good knowledge of employment taxes, PAYE/NI, CEST/IR35, PSA and benefits
- International Tax knowledge preferred, but not essential - covering transfer pricing, withholding taxes, Double Tax Treaties, CFC, CbCR, Pillar II
- Great project management skills, attention to detail, and well organised
- Great technology skills and ability to swiftly and accurately manipulate data
- Awareness of VAT preferred, but not essential
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Benefits
- A competitive salary and fantastic benefits such as Private Medical Insurance/Medical cash plan, enhanced employer pension contributions, employee discounts portal, 25 days holiday, free parking, employee assistance programme.
- Hybrid working: 3 days office (Chineham, Basingstoke) / 2 WFH.
About Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. Our imprints publish a wide range of genres and formats for every kind of reader — from adult fiction and nonfiction to many inspired children’s books. Our list features bestselling, award-winning literary talent, including the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.
Important Information
- All applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
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