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Zopa is a fintech company founded in 2005 as the first peer-to-peer lending platform, and now operates Zopa Bank, a customer-centric digital bank. This Tax Manager role is a senior individual contributor position within the Finance & Accounting function, reporting to the tax leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own preparation and submission of annual UK Corporation Tax returns and VAT returns for all Zopa entities, coordinating with external advisers as needed.
- Manage all other applicable UK tax filings including CT61 returns and Stamp Duty Reserve taxes.
- Lead the preparation and submission of UK R&D tax relief claims, serving as the primary point of contact for Product teams contributing to R&D documentation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC, managing enquiries, correspondence, and tax compliance matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes through automation, standardization, and enhanced controls.
- Support preparation and submission of the annual Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certification and maintain appropriate control frameworks 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, utilizing external tax advisors where appropriate.
- Build relationships with business functions, tax authorities, and professional advisory firms to identify priorities and undertake appropriate tax planning.
- Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess impact on the business, ensuring timely implementation.
- Serve as an engaged, pragmatic member of the financial control team, making tax more accessible across the business and providing training where appropriate.
Workplace: Hybrid role based in London, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office. Option to work from abroad up to 120 days per year (subject to work authorization).
Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
- Strong experience managing UK corporate tax compliance within financial services or banking.
- Experience with preparing VAT returns within ERP systems such as SAP.
- Experience implementing tax process improvements or finance transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to transfer pricing or international tax is advantageous but not essential.
