Job Description




Job Type: Permanent




Location: This role is located in Edinburgh or Birmingham , with time spent working in the office and at home (hybrid).




Flexible working: All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.




Closing Date: 24th September 2026




Salary and benefits: Up to £35,000 plus an indicative bonus range of 8-16% private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.




The role



This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring tax professional to join our Direct Tax team, where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of tax compliance and reporting activities and develop sought-after technical skills.



You'll support the on-going delivery of the non-life tax compliance and tax reporting process for the companies within our group as well as group-wide compliance requirements such as Group Relief, CIR, CBCR and OECD Pillar Two by:

• Preparation and submission of UK corporate tax computations.


• Preparation of tax disclosures for inclusion in statutory accounts and providing a supporting role on quarterly reporting processes and tax journals.


• Assisting with the management of overseas tax return filings and tax payments alongside outsourced providers.


• Working closely with the managers and senior managers in the team as well as stakeholders across the business.


• Balancing competing priorities on different pieces of work in challenging timescales.


• Ensuring a continually high quality of output and a demonstrable aptitude for process development and improvement.


• Communicating with others to develop their understanding and knowledge of tax and accounting procedures.

What are we looking for?

• A genuine interest in tax, accounting and financial services, with the ambition to build a career in tax and pursue a professional qualification such as CA, ACA or CTA.


• A curious and analytical mindset, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes and turn data into meaningful insights.


• Strong attention to detail with the experience of working with large datasets, coupled with solid Excel skills and an interest in automation, technology and process improvement.


• An effective communicator and team player who enjoys collaborating with others, building relationships and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• A proactive and adaptable learner who is eager to understand how a complex business operates. Previous experience through an internship, placement year or role in tax, finance, audit or professional services

We want to hire the whole version of you.



We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.



If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.



We're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.



Find out more about working at Standard Life

• Guide for Candidates: standardlifeplc.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates


• Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.standardlifeplc.com/careers/talk-to-us

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