Tax Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing and commercially focused organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the company's tax function, ensuring compliance while providing strategic tax advice to support business growth.

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence key commercial decisions, and drive improvements across tax processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all corporate tax, VAT and employment tax compliance across the business.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and tax provisions.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage tax reporting for statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
• Provide technical tax advice to the wider finance team and senior stakeholders.
• Support business acquisitions, restructures and strategic projects from a tax perspective.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers, auditors and HMRC.
• Review transfer pricing documentation where applicable.
• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess the impact on the business.
• Develop and maintain robust tax controls, policies and procedures.
• Support the year-end audit process relating to all tax matters.
• Drive continuous improvements in tax reporting, systems and processes.

We're looking for a commercially minded tax professional who enjoys partnering with the wider business and influencing strategic decisions.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in corporate tax, VAT and tax compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Desirable

• Experience within a multinational or group environment.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax.
• Experience with tax technology and process automation.
• Exposure to acquisitions, business restructuring or due diligence.
• Experience working within a Top 10 practice or large commercial organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Tax Manager looking to take ownership of a tax function within a progressive organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting commercial growth, and influencing strategic financial decisions while enjoying excellent career development opportunities.