UK Tax Specialist

Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Christchurch, Dorset

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a UK Tax Specialist to join our United Kingdom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working across compliance, reporting, and advisory matters while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing finance function.

In this role, you will take ownership of UK corporate income tax return preparation across multiple UK entities, while also supporting RDEC claims, responding to tax-related business queries, and assisting with UK tax audits. The position reports to the Senior Tax Director and works closely under the guidance of the International Tax Manager, who oversees UK compliance.

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Location

• Christchurch, Dorset

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Why Join Curtiss-Wright?

At Curtiss-Wright, we believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, develop, and feel valued.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working

• Flexitime programme

• Condensed work week (role dependent)

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Health and wellness benefits

• Learning and development opportunities

• Competitive salary

• Bonus scheme

• Recognition programmes

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Inclusive and supportive culture

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The Opportunity

As the UK Tax Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely UK tax compliance across the group. You will work on a diverse range of tax matters, supporting both routine reporting requirements and broader business needs.

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Key Responsibilities

Corporate Tax Compliance

• Prepare UK corporate income tax returns for multiple UK companies.

• Assist with return-to-accrual reconciliations and group payment processes.

• Support income tax computations for UK statutory reporting.

• Contribute to quarterly and year-end tax accounting for UK entities under US GAAP.

RDEC and Transfer Pricing Support

• Assist with the annual Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) process.

• Support the Transfer Pricing reporting requirements for UK entities.

Tax Reporting and Reconciliations

• Review periodic corporate tax account reconciliations.

• Review VAT account reconciliations and support other miscellaneous tax compliance activities.

Ad Hoc and Technical Tax Support

• Prepare the Corporate Interest Restriction Return (CIR).

• Perform interest deductibility calculations.

• Research and respond to VAT and other tax-related queries from the business.

• Monitor and stay informed of proposed HMRC tax legislation, helping assess the potential impact on the UK group, customers, and employees.

Audit Support

• Assist in supporting HMRC income tax audits.

• Provide support for VAT audits and related information requests.

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What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented tax professional who can work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using UK tax return software

• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience

• CIOT qualified

• Strong working knowledge of Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities

Personal Qualities

• A strong commitment to quality and excellence

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• Excellent attention to detail

• A passion for continuous learning

• A proactive approach to process improvement

• The ability to learn quickly

• Confidence working independently in a fast-paced environment

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About Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division includes leading product brands such as Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology, and Williams Controls. Together, these businesses deliver components and sub-systems that enable tailored customer solutions for a wide range of on- and off-highway vehicles.

Our products support applications across medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling equipment, specialty vehicles, and medical mobility solutions such as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters.

We design and manufacture technologies including electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters, and sensors for commercial off-highway equipment and heavy trucks. These innovations help customers meet growing demands for higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, including buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.

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Our Values

• Environmental

• Social

• Governance

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Apply to Join Us

If you are a skilled tax professional looking to broaden your impact within a respected global organisation, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Join Curtiss-Wright and help drive tax excellence across our UK operations.