Group Direct Tax Manager - Northern Ireland

Overview

Manage UK/Irish corporation tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• cbcr filings
• tax returns
• transfer pricing
• tax technology
• pillar 2
• r&d credits

Tasks

-Coordinate and submit Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) filings in the UK and notifications in Ireland. -Liaise with external auditors to support tax-related audit queries and ensure timely provision of information. -Support the HR and Payroll Departments in relation to employment tax queries and operational matters. -Support the Group Head of Tax with various project work, including cross-functional initiatives, strategic planning, and ad hoc technical matters. -Prepare and submit UK and Irish corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and deadlines. -Monitor and support compliance with thin capitalisation and interest deductibility rules, including data gathering and analysis for CIR and related filings. -Ensure supply chain compliance with legislation including: -Prepare accurate and complete corporation tax calculations and disclosures for statutory financial statements, including consolidated group reporting. -Maintain and improve tax-related processes, controls, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness. -Monitor legislative changes and conduct technical research to ensure ongoing compliance and identify planning opportunities. -Calculate and ensure timely payment of corporation tax liabilities. -Calculate and support reporting for Pillar 2 (global minimum tax) requirements. -Ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements, including documentation, intercompany transaction reviews, and liaison with external advisors. -Maintenance of the tax risk register -Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, commercial, and operational teams, on relevant tax matters. -Support the implementation and optimisation of tax technology and automation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities. -Support and coordinate governance processes including: -Prepare and optimise capital allowance claims, ensuring alignment with current legislation and business activity. -Coordinate the Group’s R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) claims, working closely with external advisors, Finance, and Operational/Commercial teams. -Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to manage tax risk and support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• aca
• acca
• cima
• rdec
• transfer pricing
• ir35

What You Bring

-Excellent numerical and technical analysis skills -Construction experience -Ability to prioritise and work on tight deadlines to ensure that compliance requirements are met accurately and on time -ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA Qualified -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Experience with RDEC -Strong technical proficiency in UK corporation tax -Correct payroll structures, including IR35 assessments (UK), the five-step test (Karshan case in ROI), -Good knowledge of systems and IT -Tax experience ideally gained in a Big 4 professional practice firm or from a large corporate environment -In-house tax experience -Familiarity with transfer pricing, capital allowances and Pillar 2 reporting

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Benefits

-National Minimum Wage (NMW) -Group Tax Strategy updates

About Graham Group

-Specialises in building, civil engineering, interior fit‑out, facilities management and investment projects, offering end‑to‑end delivery. -Notable works include offshore renewable energy berths, urban transit hubs and landmark mixed‑use developments. -Operates through regional hubs across England, Scotland, and Ireland, blending local insight with national capability. -Backed by long in‑house technical expertise and a ‘do‑right’ DNA, bringing innovation and rigor to every project. -Development arm invests alongside clients, delivering financed, designed and operated assets for lasting impact.

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Security Clearance

-a basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required; a criminal record is not an automatic bar. -graham may conduct checks to verify the validity of an applicant’s experience and qualifications.