Tax Manager (12 Month FTC)

Team Finance

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 22789

Closing Date 04-Apr-2025

We have been awarded the “Most Loved Workplace”! At Metro Bank, people come first – our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities.   

What you will do:
 

•   As the Tax Manager you will take primary responsibility for managing tax compliance and tax accounting activities across the Bank 

•   Oversee tax automation initiatives across indirect and direct tax to maximise process efficiencies  

•   Support the Director of Finance in making sure the Bank maintains a robust control environment and abides by its published tax strategy 

•   Manage multiple reporting deadlines and stakeholders that support these processes 

•   Provide tax advice across the Bank as required 

•   Manage various tax processes such as property related tax matters, expense management, VAT, annual CTR and R&D claims, preparation of annual PSA for all entities, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing subsidiary tax journals etc. 

•   Ensure robust financial controls and SOP’s are in place and kept up to date 

 And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

 What you will need: 
 

•   Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

•   Experience working in a specialised Tax role, gained in a financial services environment 

•   Professional Tax/Accountancy qualification or equivalent 

•   Strong working knowledge of both direct and indirect taxes including PESM’s an current deferred tax accounting principles 

•   Experience of managing competing priorities and stakeholders whilst working to tight deadlines

•   Ability to think strategically and consider the bigger tax picture whilst also understanding the finer detail within tax calculations

•   Advanced MS Excel spreadsheet skills 

 Our promise to you…
 

•    We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! 

•   We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). 

•   We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

Important Footnote

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box.  We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked.  So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!