Tax Specialist

Are you a senior tax professional looking for a high-impact 6 month contract role in a fast-growing business? SPT Labtech, a £90m turnover company backed by EQT private equity, is seeking a Tax Specialist to support our head office team on a part-time basis (three days per week, two on site). This role offers the opportunity to apply deep UK tax expertise in a well-established finance function, working closely with senior stakeholders through a critical year-end period.

About us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health?

The role:

As Tax Specialist you will support the corporate finance function, playing a pivotal role in delivering results for our year end. 

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller you will be working closely with the UK Finance team, our Group Accountant, other subsidiary entities and external advisors. This role will be responsible for supporting the team with UK and group tax work required for our December 2025 year end.

You will have a strong track record working in senior tax positions, experience of UK corporation tax submissions, preferably within multi-national businesses. 

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Drive CT600 submissions with support from external advisors.
• Support the finalisation of the R&D tax credit and patent box submissions.
• Support the year-end tax calculations for the SPT Labtech group for UK statutory accounts filing.
• Support the annual audit process in relation to taxation matters.
• Prepare annual tax disclosures notes for the UK statutory accounts.
• Work with external auditors to ensure a clean and timely audit.

Ensure taxation obligations are met.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience in a senior tax role, primarily UK focused and ideally with some exposure to European and US markets.
• Excellent knowledge of UK tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Knowledge of R&D tax credits and corporate interest restriction.
• Proficient in use of MS Office products.
• Focus on meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• Relevant taxation qualifications.
• Office based for minimum of 2 days per week.
• Experience working within a manufacturing and/or research and development organisation would be an advantage.

Our commitment to you

You’ll be working with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.