Assistant Finance Manager (Finance & Tax)

TL;DR

Assistant Finance Manager (Finance & Tax): Managing the intersection of finance and tax within the Asset Management team with an accent on tax reporting, compliance, and VAT returns. Focus on embedding tax requirements into finance processes and producing high-quality statutory accounts for overseas entities.

Location: Hybrid in Cardiff, UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and one of the world's largest asset managers.

What you will do

• Act as the finance-tax interface, partnering with Group Tax to integrate tax requirements into finance processes.
• Calculate, record, and report corporation tax, VAT, and overseas equivalents.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns for UK and European entities.
• Produce overseas tax reporting packs and collaborate with external advisers for tax returns.
• Prepare branch and statutory accounts for overseas entities to support audit and transfer pricing requirements.
• Maintain documentation of processes, risks, and controls while performing ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

• Experience in finance, tax, or asset management environments with exposure to tax reporting or compliance.
• Part-qualified accountant (or working towards a relevant professional qualification).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and the interaction between finance and tax processes.
• Ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into clear reporting outputs.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across finance, tax, and external advisory teams.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to accuracy in reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an option to buy and sell holiday.
• Electric car hire scheme through tax-efficient salary sacrifice.
• Inclusive culture with flexible working options, including part-time and job shares.