Group Tax Manager

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 returns
Acting as the primary point of contact for HMRC and managing all tax-related correspondence
Providing technical tax support and advice to senior stakeholders across the business
Supporting strategic projects and assessing the tax implications of business decisions
Managing relationships with external advisers and ensuring a smooth flow of information
Monitoring changes in tax legislation and accounting standards, assessing their impact on the organisation
Identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and strengthen financial controls
Supporting statutory reporting processes and tax disclosures within the accounts
Driving process improvements, system enhancements and the development of robust tax policies and procedures
Leading 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 qualification
Strong knowledge ofUK tax compliance, ideally including Corporation Tax, VAT and CIS
Experience managing relationships with HMRC and external advisers
The ability to interpret technical tax legislation and communicate complex issues to non-tax stakeholders
Experience identifying tax risks and delivering practical business-focused solutions
Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
A proactive and commercially minded approach with a focus on continuous improvement

Additional 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 location
Exposure to adiverse and complex tax portfolio
Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership and key business stakeholders
Broad advisory and project exposure alongside core compliance responsibilities
A collaborative and supportive culture focused on professional development
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
The 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.

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