Tax Lead

Location

Cygnet Court, Warrington

£52k

Full-time / Permanent

This role is for a true tax specialist. Your primary focus is acting as the absolute guardian of our tax governance, managing corporate tax, VAT, WHT, MGD, CCL and PSA processes across the board. You will support our Head of Financial Controls & Reporting by ensuring we meet every statutory and tax obligation. You are our resident tax expert, accountable for providing tax reporting inputs to the Financial Statements and acting as the first point of contact with external audit on all tax discussions.

• Tax Governance & Filings:
  Managing the preparation, review and submission of corporate tax returns, alongside handling all VAT, WHT, MGD, CCL and PSA submissions and indirect tax filings.
• Strategic Reporting:
  Providing necessary tax notes and disclosures directly into the annual statements and supporting group reporting requirements and consolidation processes.
• Audit & Compliance:
  Acting as the first point of contact with external auditors for all tax discussions and supporting wider regulatory inspections.
• System Innovation:
  Driving improvements and supporting automation and system enhancements related to reporting and compliance to make the processes significantly more efficient.

Qualified or part‑qualified tax accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with strong analytical skills. Must have a heavy tax bias and technical experience with corporate and indirect tax frameworks. Experience navigating Private Equity environments and transactions is essential. Hospitality sector knowledge is desirable. You should have a proven track record of problem‑solving and the ability to manage complex tax deadlines independently.

• Gym Membership:
  Two complimentary gym memberships at your home hotel.
• Hotel Stays:
  Hotel rooms from £20 across 34 hotels.
• Food & Drink: 50% off food and drink for you and up to five guests, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to six people.
• Friends & Family:
  Two friends or family members get 25% off food & beverage even when you are not there.
• Retail & Lifestyle:
  Hundreds of brand discounts via the Village app.
• Support: 24/7 mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme.