Job Description

Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.


There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow's size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It's about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we're a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You'll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.



The Finance Manager, Corporate Tax will support the core activities of the Corporation Tax team at Heathrow, including compliance, reporting, forecasting and capital allowances. They will play an important role within this small, supportive team to ensure that the group complies with Corporation Tax legislation, meeting both external and internal tax reporting obligations, and identify and implement tax process automation and improvement opportunities.


In this role you will work closely with both the Corporation Tax Lead and Corporation Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager, whilst reporting into the Head of Tax.



Supporting the Tax team in maintaining good relations with HMRC, including liaising with HMRC on various issues as they arise and managing cash tax paid via the portal. Preparation of the group's corporation tax computations in Onesource, ensuring submission to HMRC in a timely manner, compliance with UK tax legislation, appropriate controls and checks are adopted and implemented and that process notes are kept up to date. Preparation of group and entity tax figures and disclosures for inclusion in the statutory accounts on a UK GAAP and IFRS basis, in conjunction with others, on a half-year and annual basis. Preparation of tax forecasts and calculation of effective tax rates as a basis for estimating quarterly tax payments and meeting internal business plan requirements. Review the tax treatment of completed capital projects in line with the process and manage review tracker.

Qualified ACA or CTA graduate and preferably some industry experience. Big 4 experience and experience from a large corporate entity desirable. Enthusiasm for, and experience of, automation and efficiency improvements. Detailed knowledge of Onesource for compliance (and reporting). Excellent IT skills specifically strong knowledge of Excel.
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There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.


Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.


It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.


Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.