Scott B. Email & Phone Number

As a Grade 6 CT Tax Professional specializing in insurance taxation, I work within multi-disciplinary teams to manage complex and high-stakes tax affairs for major UK and international businesses. My role primarily focuses on the unique challenges in the insurance sector, especially life insurance companies, where I provide technical leadership on issues that involve significant tax at risk and require a deep understanding of tax legislation.With strong collaborative skills, I partner closely with Customer Compliance Managers (CCMs) and case teams, guiding them through compliance strategies tailored to address risks specific to the insurance sector. I ensure that our approach is both commercially aware and customer-focused, aligning projects and compliance checks with the broader business context.In addition to my technical contributions, I play a mentoring role within the Insurance and CT community, training colleagues on industry-specific issues and leading technical discussions. I’m also engaged in collaborative work with policy teams, helping shape effective legislation that meets intended tax outcomes.

As a Corporation Tax Specialist at HMRC, I manage complex corporation tax and compliance issues for multinational insurance companies, focusing on international tax, including transfer pricing and CFC rules. I specialize in tax treatment for financial products, such as derivatives and hedging, ensuring accurate compliance with disregard regulations. In this role, I work with cross-functional teams to guide tax policy and maintain strong relationships within the insurance sector.I completed the Tax Specialist Programme at the beginning of this role

I worked as part of the Proceeds of Crime Tax Investigation Unit.