Tax Manager

Zopa Bank
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingEducation: certificationSkills: ["Analytical skills","Attention to detail","Stakeholder management","Communication","Continuous improvement"]

Own UK corporation tax, VAT, and related filings across all Zopa entities, ensuring timely submission and a strong tax control framework. Act as the primary HMRC contact, manage tax risk and governance (including SAO certification), and support year-end audit activities. Serve as the UK tax subject matter expert to Finance, Product, Treasury, Legal and others, advising on new products and transactions while improving processes through automation and controls.

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Zopa Bank
Zopa Bank
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Tax Manager

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Job Summary

Own UK corporation tax, VAT, and related filings across all Zopa entities, ensuring timely submission and a strong tax control framework. Act as the primary HMRC contact, manage tax risk and governance (including SAO certification), and support year-end audit activities. Serve as the UK tax subject matter expert to Finance, Product, Treasury, Legal and others, advising on new products and transactions while improving processes through automation and controls.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the preparation and submission of annual UK Corporation Tax and VAT returns across all Zopa entities.
  • •Manage other UK tax filings including CT61 and Stamp Duty Reserve taxes.
  • •Lead UK R&D tax relief preparation and submission, serving as the main point of contact for Product team inputs.
  • •Act as primary HMRC point of contact for enquiries, correspondence, and tax compliance matters.
  • •Own tax governance: manage the tax risk register, support SAO certification and control framework, and assist with year-end audit disclosures and provisions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote Work

Key Requirements

  • •ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
  • •Strong experience managing UK corporate tax compliance within financial services or banking.
  • •Experience preparing UK Corporation Tax returns and VAT returns.
  • •Good understanding of UK direct and indirect tax (Corporation Tax, VAT, CT61, SDRT, and R&D tax relief).
  • •Experience supporting Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) obligations and tax governance frameworks.
Experience:Financial servicesBankingNeobanks
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Analytical skillsAttention to detailStakeholder managementCommunicationContinuous improvement
Certifications:ACAACCACTA
Tech Stack:ExcelSAP

Company Brief

Zopa Bank
Zopa is a UK-based digital bank and fintech offering savings, personal loans, and credit products. Founded as a peer-to-peer lender, it now operates a regulated retail bank focused on straightforward consumer financial services and competitive rates.
Industry: Retail Banking
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2005
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