Tax Lead

Tax Lead

ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank.

If that excites you, how about joining our Tax team as a Tax Manager. Reporting to the ClearBank Head of Tax you will be responsible for delivery of Direct Tax matters impacting ClearBank globally, with the opportunity to assist on other tax related matters as needed, providing advice and support to the business as well as ensuring we are complying with all our Direct Tax compliance requirements. This is a hands-on role.

Your Mission:

• Preparing the corporation tax computations for the UK tax resident ClearBank entities, and acting as key contact with professional advisors on the preparation of corporation tax computations of overseas entities

• Acting as key contact with professional advisors and the Technology team on the preparation of the UK R&D tax credit claims. Help drive improvements and efficiencies in that process.

• Preparing the consolidated and standalone year-end tax reporting disclosures for the ClearBank Group entities

• Maintaining transfer pricing documentation and assisting Financial Control and FP&A teams in determining cost allocation methodologies

• Assisting the ClearBank Head of Tax with tax advisory projects, ranging from group restructurings to new product approvals.

• Undertaking tax technical research across all taxes to support requests from the business.

• Preparation and presentation to senior stakeholders of annual SAO documentation

• Working with the FP&A team to provide tax input into the budget and forecasting cycles.

• Assisting with various tax risk and governance projects, including drafting policy and procedure documentation and testing controls as part of the annual RCSA process

• Assisting the Head of Tax to drive process improvements, identifying opportunities for automation and to leverage AI.

• Undertake tax horizon scanning, providing the Head of Tax and other senior finance stakeholders with updates on changes impacting ClearBank.

What we're looking for:

To excel in this role, you’ll also need:

• To be a qualified accountant (we are open to certs) with proven corporate tax or mixed tax experience

• Experience in corporation tax compliance and reporting essential, experience in transfer pricing, R&D tax credit claims and other taxes desirable

• The ability to explain complex tax issues to senior stakeholders in simple, easy to understand language

• Excellent data analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to challenge and improve processes and procedures

• Background in Banking or Financial Services not required, but preferred

What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you?

• You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank;

• You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships you’re your colleagues and customers: you really, genuinely care;

• You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect; you welcome a challenge knowing that they learn as you go and iterate;

• ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary

If this sounds like you then we encourage you to dust off that CV and apply!

Regretfully we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time.

A little bit more about us! 

ClearBank is Where You Can belong: 

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should – how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We’re committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they’re given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of: 

• 42% of our senior management roles are held by women 

• Our enhanced family leave policies

• Launching our partnership with Code First Girls 

• Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group 

Our hiring process and what you can expect:

Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you’re moving forward to the next stage; 

Screening: You’ll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we’ll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we’ll let you know that too); 

First Interview: You’ll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we’ll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams.  

Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team.

Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes.  

Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever! 

Our commitment to you as a candidate: 

We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you’ve been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time.  

We’re unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully.  

We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we’ll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon!  

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration. 

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation. 

As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable. 

The legal bit

By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.