Group Tax Manager

Description

Your new company

A large, value-led organisation with a significant UK presence is looking to appoint a Group Tax Manager to join its finance leadership team. Operating across a complex andhighly regulated environment, the organisation manages a diverse portfolio of entities and places a strong emphasis on governance, compliance and long-term sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven business where tax plays a key role in strategic decision-making. The role offers exposure to a broad range of tax matters, senior stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to influence processes and controls across the wider group.

Your new role

Reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting, you will take ownership of the group's tax compliance and advisory activities, ensuring tax risks are effectively managed and all obligations are met accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS, Gift Aid and Employment Tax returnsActing as the primary point of contact for HMRC and managing all tax-related correspondenceProviding technical tax support and advice to senior stakeholders across the businessSupporting strategic projects and assessing the tax implications of business decisionsManaging relationships with external advisers and ensuring a smooth flow of informationMonitoring changes in tax legislation and accounting standards, assessing their impact on the organisationIdentifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and strengthen financial controlsSupporting statutory reporting processes and tax disclosures within the accountsDriving process improvements, system enhancements and the development of robust tax policies and proceduresLeading on complex tax consultations and technical projects across the group

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful inthis role, you will be a qualified finance professional with strong UK tax experience gained either in industry or practice.

You will bring:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent CCAB qualificationStrong knowledge ofUK tax compliance, ideally including Corporation Tax, VAT and CISExperience managing relationships with HMRC and external advisersThe ability to interpret technical tax legislation and communicate complex issues to non-tax stakeholdersExperience identifying tax risks and delivering practical business-focused solutionsStrong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication abilitiesA proactive and commercially minded approach with a focus on continuous improvementAdditional experience within a regulated environment and/or a professional tax qualification would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility around office locationExposure to adiverse and complex tax portfolioOpportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership and key business stakeholdersBroad advisory and project exposure alongside core compliance responsibilitiesA collaborative and supportive culture focused on professional developmentCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageThe chance to make a meaningful impact within a large, purpose-driven organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager looking to step into a broader group role with significant exposure and long-term career potential.

What you need to do now

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