Tax Specialist

Salary

£44,000 - £54,000 per annum

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full time

Region

UK

Job reference

CEGRQ000237

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a Tax Specialist to join the Finance team at Cambridge Education Group.

This role plays a key role within the Group Tax function, supporting the Group Tax Manager across transfer pricing, auditing, tax compliance, tax accounting, advisory work, and internal governance. The role provides hands on involvement in the preparation of tax filings, maintenance of transfer pricing documentation, support for tax audits, and contribution to global tax processes and initiatives.

We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail, a developing understanding of international tax and transfer pricing principles.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

Transfer pricing

1. Prepare, review and maintain transfer pricing documentation
2. Prepare audit ready tax documentation to a high standard.
3. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual direct and indirect tax filings (Corporation Tax, VAT/GST, PSA), ensuring accurate, timely submissions with robust supporting documentation.
4. Support year-end current and deferred tax calculations and tax disclosures under IFRS and UK GAAP

Person Specification

1. Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CTA or equivalent).
2. At least 2years’ tax experience in industry or professional services (Big 4/Top 10 desirable).
3. Strong experience in corporate tax compliance and tax accounting.
4. Exposure to international tax or transfer pricing advantageous (training provided).

Skills & Attributes

1. Solid grounding in corporate tax with an interest in developing transfer pricing expertise.
2. Highly analytical with strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
4. Clear, confident written and verbal communicator.
5. Proficient in Excel; experience with tax or TP tools beneficial.
6. Commercially aware with a pragmatic problem‑solving approach.

Employee Values

1. At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work.
2. Expert – Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More .
3. Authentic – Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust each individual to do the right thing and deliver what they say they will through genuine, open and honest dialogue. We bring our whole selves to work, maximising our diversity to Achieve More.
4. Innovative – We continually improve all aspects of what we do, being solution-focused to affect change on our path to Achieve More. All colleagues share their ideas, big and small, and are flexible to new practices, approaches and ways of working.
5. Whether you work in one of our OnCampus centres, Digital, iheed or Campus Services divisions, supporting one of our many partner universities or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre based roles, this will include; ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company’s commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace.