Senior Tax Accountant (Direct Tax) - Basingstoke Hybrid

Are you a technical tax specialist looking to take the lead in our well established UK team? At Macmillan Publishers International Ltd we are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to ensure the integrity of our direct tax compliance, reporting, and advisory functions. You will act as a technical pillar within our three-person UK tax team, supporting the Senior Tax Director in managing complex requirements for 14 entities.

The role:

• Compliance & Reporting: Manage corporate tax returns, including year-end/quarterly provisions, deferred taxes, CIR, CFC reporting, CBCR, and Pillar II.

• Transfer Pricing: Oversee TP reporting and compliance, including Local File preparation and liaison with our German HQ.

• Advisory: Provide internal support on employment tax (PSA, STBV), withholding taxes, and stamp taxes.

• Risk Management: Maintain SAO risk and control matrices and manage HMRC correspondence.

• Strategic Support: Contribute to tax planning (capital structure, loss utilisation) and participate in international transaction assignments.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with UK Shared Services, Finance Directors, HR, Legal, and our international tax teams in Germany and the US.

About you:

• Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA); a CTA or similar tax qualification is highly preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years in professional services plus at least 2 years in-house.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of UK corporate tax, transfer pricing. Familiarity with Pillar II and CFC rules; VAT awareness is a bonus.

• Skills: Exceptional data manipulation and tax technology skills, paired with the ability to present complex technical research as clear, actionable solutions.

If you are a well-organised tax professional with a sharp eye for detail and a desire to influence group-level tax strategy, we want to hear from you.

See the full JD here.

Benefits:

A competitive salary and fantastic benefits such as Private Medical Insurance/Medical cash plan, enhanced employer pension contributions, employee discounts portal, 25 days holiday, free parking, employee assistance programme.

Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. Our imprints publish a wide range of genres and formats for every kind of reader — from adult fiction and nonfiction to many inspired children’s books. Our list features bestselling, award-winning literary talent, including the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

No agencies. Closing date for applications: 15 March 2026