Tax Reporting & Transfer Pricing Manager

IVC Evidensia Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider in the UK is looking for a tax professional to handle IFRS tax reporting and compliance. You will manage tax risk, prepare Group reporting tax notes, and support project initiatives. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant or tax advisor with experience in corporate tax, effective communication, and a strong IT background. This role offers work-life balance, employee wellbeing initiatives, and a dog-friendly office environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Several years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in corporate tax.
• Ability to understand and explain technical tax issues effectively.
• Experience working in practice or industry, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the Group reporting tax note for IFRS.
• Forecasting and reporting uncertain tax positions.
• Support for tax audits and Pillar II compliance.

Skills

Tax reporting

Corporate tax compliance

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Qualified accountant or tax advisor

Evidence of CPD

Tools

Accounting reporting systems

Job description

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

This role offers broad exposure across corporate tax, combining hands‑on responsibility for tax reporting, compliance, and value‑adding project work within a dynamic group environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in IFRS tax reporting and forecasting, work closely with finance teams and external auditors, support transfer pricing and Pillar II compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the tax function. We’re looking for a technically strong tax professional who can communicate clearly and effectively with both tax and non‑tax stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Tax Reporting

• Primary responsibility for preparation of the Group reporting tax note for the consolidated Group reporting under IFRS, including annual financial statements and monthly reporting to the board and half‑year commentary.
• ETR forecasting/reporting.
• Cash taxes forecasting/reporting.
• Forecasting/reporting of uncertain tax positions.
• Working closely with Group Financial Reporting team and external auditors.

Tax Compliance

• Preparation of the Group’s Transfer Pricing documentation, including Master File and Local Files.
• Drafting of corporate tax technical notes.
• Supporting with tax audits.
• Pillar II compliance.

Project Work

The Tax Function strives to identify opportunities to improve tax processes as well as supporting the wider business projects. This includes involvement in transfer pricing advisory to the business, such as structuring pricing for group‑wide projects such as IT system roll‑out, global research projects, intra‑group debt pricing, and management recharges.

Experience/Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor.
• Several years’ post‑qualification, with evidence of CPD.
• Experience could be gained in practice or industry (or combination).
• Proven track record in corporate tax, including a knowledge of cross‑border tax issues.
• The ability to understand and explain technical issues.
• An understanding and ability to quantify, communicate and manage tax risk.
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting reporting systems.
• Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments with third‑party tax advisors.
• A desire to identify improvements and drive change; demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strong time management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
• An ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• A desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

What We Offer

• Work‑life balance.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Pension.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Discounted staff pet care.
• Dog Friendly office.
• Free Parking available at Head Office.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.