Job Description

Tax Manager | Compliance & Governance UK | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia and one of the 20 largest pension funds globally. We are a responsible, long term asset owner committed to delivering strong retirement outcomes for members, with strong governance central to our approach. We are investing for more than 3.5 million members and managing over £200 billion in retirement savings globally.

Our London office plays a critical role in supporting the Fund's growing international investment portfolio, and we are looking for an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Tax team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing specifically on Compliance & Governance.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investments Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing UK tax compliance and governance activities across AustralianSuper's growing portfolio of direct investments, holding structures, and UK-based entities. This is a hands-on role where you will help design and enhance tax compliance frameworks while supporting the Fund's continued international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end tax compliance activities across UK and European entities.
• Oversee UK corporation tax compliance, including QAHC, CIR, anti-hybrid, and group relief requirements.
• Manage tax accounting, reporting, VAT compliance, withholding tax filings and other regulatory obligations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Investments, Finance, Legal and Operations teams.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers and investment managers.
• Support the development of tax governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and manage tax risks, ensuring robust controls and governance processes are maintained.
• Contribute to Board and senior leadership reporting on tax matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tax compliance and reporting processes globally.

About You

You are an experienced tax professional who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and enjoys building processes, solving complex problems, and influencing stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Relevant degree with ACA/CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in UK corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax, partnership taxation, VAT, and employment tax requirements.
• Experience managing tax compliance across investment structures, SPVs, corporate entities and complex groups.
• Exposure to European tax compliance matters.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset and ability to work effectively in a growing international team.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on risk management and governance.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven tax team.
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment with real influence.

This position is based at London King’s Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund’s global portfolio, with a hybrid work schedule.

Life at AustralianSuper: Our London and New York offices are made up of over 300 talented colleagues and is expected to grow further over the next three years meaning when you join you become a key part of building our culture.

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits including generous leave type, leading pension contributions, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we are happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s next: Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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