Abigayle Champion
About Abigayle Champion
Abigayle Champion is a Tax Operations Manager at Legal & General in Cardiff, Wales, with a background in finance and accounting. She has over a decade of experience in various roles within the company and has established a new Tax Operations team to enhance tax processes.
Current Role as Tax Operations Manager
Abigayle Champion serves as the Tax Operations Manager at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Cardiff, Wales, she collaborates closely with the Group Tax team to ensure the accurate execution of Tax Operations processes. Her responsibilities include coordinating data related to various tax types, such as funds tax, corporation tax, employment tax, and VAT reporting, which are submitted to HMRC and other tax authorities. She plays a key role in meeting deadlines set by the Group Tax team, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Abigayle Champion has a significant history with Legal & General, having worked there for a total of 16 years. She began her tenure as a Finance Analyst from 2006 to 2012, where she developed foundational skills in finance. Following this role, she served as a Finance Manager from 2012 to 2022, during which she managed financial operations and contributed to various projects. In her current role, she has created a new Tax Operations team as part of the Shared Services function.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Abigayle Champion pursued her education in Accounting and Finance at BPP Accountancy & Finance, where she studied from 2006 to 2010 and achieved CIMA certification. Additionally, she studied at Coleg Glan Hafren from 2003 to 2006, where she earned AAT certification. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her finance and tax-related roles.
Early Career at British Gas
Before her extensive career at Legal & General, Abigayle Champion worked at British Gas as a Systems Coach & Customer Sales from 2002 to 2006. In this role, she gained experience in customer service and systems coaching, which contributed to her development in the finance sector.