Group Tax Manager

Your new companyYou'll be joining a market-leading organisation within the UK retail and e-commerce sector. The business operates at significant scale, with a strong digital presence and a complex, fast-moving commercial environment. Known for innovation, customer focus and continuous improvement, the company offers a collaborative culture with exposure to large-scale operations and high-quality finance professionals.Your new roleAs a Group Tax Manager, you will play a key role within a dynamic in-housetax function, supporting the organisation's UK tax compliance, reporting and advisory requirements.

Working closely with finance, audit and wider stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing UK corporation tax computations, returns and supporting analysis
• Supporting quarterly instalment calculations and tax forecasting
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting
• Working closely with auditors and supporting tax disclosures
• Maintaining strong tax governance and documentation, including SAO compliance
• Supporting HMRC queries and information requests
• Providing input on business queries, including expense treatment and withholding tax
• Assisting with transfer pricing data and documentation
• Carrying out technical research and supporting tax planning initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and use of tax technology

This role offers broad exposure across tax compliance, reporting and advisory in a commercially focused environment.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• A recognised tax or accounting qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in UK corporate tax, either from industry or practice
• A solid understanding of UK corporation tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Experience working with or supporting GAAP and audit processes
• The ability to interpret tax legislation and apply it practically to business scenarios
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative working style
• A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and tax technology

What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options (2 office days per week)
• Exposure to a large, complex and high-profile tax environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing in-house tax team
• The chance to influence tax processes and support strategic business decisions
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values development and continuous improvement

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