Tax Manager - FTSE 250

Our client is a recognisable FTSE 250 business searching for a Group Tax Manager to join the London tax team.

As a Group Tax Manager, you will report to the Head of Tax and work alongside a Senior Tax Analyst who looks after the tax preparation. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Manage all compliance tax matters for the Group across the UK and Europe, working with external advisors to ensure timely reporting.
• Lead on Corporation Tax and VAT compliance, as well as supporting HR Operations on employment tax queries.
• Identify and drive tax process improvements and training across the business.
• Support and mentor the Senior Tax Analyst in their professional development.
• Partner with the Head of Tax and wider teams on ad-hoc research, VAT and transfer pricing projects, and new product launches.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and act as the bridge between the tax and finance functions.
• Oversee the completion and submission of VAT returns in the UK and EU.
• Manage Quarterly Instalment Payments, group cash taxes, and intercompany transfer pricing with Finance and Treasury.
• Lead on tax governance, including maintenance of the CCO risk register and SAO annual process.
• Manage R&D tax relief claims across jurisdictions
• Track budgets for external advisors and monitor legislative changes impacting the Group.

To be considered for this position, you should be fully ACA, CTA, and/or ACCA qualified and have UK corporate tax and tax accounting experience. You should also be detail orientated, have excellent communication skills, and be a team player.

Unfortunately, this role will not offer visa sponsorship and is only open to candidates in the UK.

In return, you will receive a salary of £75,000-£90,000 base plus 10% bonus and a host of benefits. The tax team follow a hybrid pattern of 2-3 days in the office.

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