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Tax Manager

Location Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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Contract Type Full time
Job Type Regular
Requisition ID R0000371770

Description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Peterborough

Salary: From £60,574 (depending on experience)

Benefits:

  • 27 days annual leave,

  • Up to 12% Bonus

  • Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

  • Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

  • Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

  • Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to bring their expertise in tax, data, and technology to a global stage.

What you Will Do

  • Prepare and performs critical analysis on complex, material tax compliance and provision computations utilizing tax technical rules and business facts

  • Interact with internal and external business partners to apply business facts to technical rules and supports tax managers on tax implications

  • Lead projects related to process improvements, implementation of controls, and supporting global tax initiatives

  • Research and analyze tax regulations to document tax positions, optimize enterprise tax impact, and model tax impacts of proposed legislation with oversight by management

  • Analyze and develop responses to support tax authority inquiries with oversight by management.

What you Have

Tax Management: Knowledge of tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations; ability to manage organization tax related issues.

  • Experience in UK Corporation Tax

  • Management of annual UK CT Compliance cycle (Capital Allowances analysis, Group & Loss Relief, CIR, Debt Cap review)

  • Manages tax risks and BRR, Corporate tax payment on account and tax analysis.

  • Manages Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance

Tax Operations: Knowledge of tax practices and regulations; ability to review and file local tax returns.

Tax Regulations: Knowledge of UK tax procedures and regulations; ability to adhere to tax regulations when filing forms as they pertain to a particular business or industry.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and process management & improvement skills

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

  • Strong communication skills, accountability, organizational skills, and good judgment

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.

  • A good understanding of finance and business processes in global organizations.

Research Analysis: Knowledge of the concepts, methodologies and methods of research analysis; ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

  • UK GAAP Tax accounting knowledge and skills, with some knowledge of US GAAP.

  • Experience of non-US direct tax compliance requirements including tax returns and transfer pricing is an added strength but not required. Prior Pillar 2 knowledge is not a requirement.

  • Strong knowledge of M365 and Onesource desirable.

  • Collaborative, proactive, team-oriented personality with the ability to build and foster relationships with internal and external business partners

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

May 27, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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