Tax Manager

Full job description
Tax Manager
Business Area: Finance
Place of Work: London
Contract Type: Permanent




When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
About the role
In your role as Tax Manager you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to This role will provide a great opportunity to support the team in managing tax compliance, while also contributing to select tax advisory and operational matters across the Scheme and its investment entities.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Finance you will be responsible for:
Collaborating with team members and external tax advisers to deliver accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting across all jurisdictions in which USS operates or invests, in line with relevant tax legislation and best practices. This includes preparing tax returns such as corporation tax, partnership tax, and VAT.
Liaising with HMRC on tax compliance matters.
Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on technical queries related to corporation tax, income tax, VAT, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), employment taxes, and pension taxes—engaging external advisers where appropriate.
Ensuring appropriate tax treatment is applied across all USS investments, working closely with Operations, Investment Accounting, and external custodians.
Supporting the day-to-day management of tax risk reporting within the tax function.
Demonstrating a strong understanding of the interaction between accounting systems and tax reporting outputs, and proactively identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance best practices and mitigate risk.
Building effective relationships across the business and with third-party providers, acting as an ambassador for the Tax team within Finance, Operations, and Pension Service Delivery.
Expanding experience by contributing to tax advisory and project-based work, including supporting the investment tax team.
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
Hold a professional accounting qualification / professional tax qualification.
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Tax compliance experience (and, ideally, exposure to advisory matters), ideally both in practice and in-house.
Understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS and the UK tax system.
Awareness of international tax principles and operational taxes.
Strong Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and multiple stakeholders.
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!