Group Tax Manager

William Grant & Sons Irish Manufacturing; Castlecary; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

William Grant & Sons is seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Tax function and support international tax matters across the Group.

You will act as the first point of contact for corporate tax advice, identify tax risks, guide stakeholders and ensure timely tax compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent is required.
• Strong corporate tax experience in international environments.
• Knowledge of international tax, transfer pricing and BEPS Pillar Two.
• Experience managing tax compliance, reporting and audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organized and commercially focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct and indirect tax compliance across the Group including UK, Ireland and Africa.
• Oversee year-end tax reporting, forecasting and payments to meet deadlines.
• Manage Corporation Tax, VAT, transfer pricing and BEPS Pillar Two obligations.
• Support UK and international tax audits and provide practical advice to overseas entities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, advisers and tax authorities; provide guidance.
• Help develop the Group's tax strategy, policies and processes; monitor changes in tax law.
• Drive improvements through tax technology and digital solutions.

Skills

CTA/ACA/ACCA

Corporate tax

International tax

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

Proactive & organized

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

William Grant & Sons are looking for an experienced Group Tax Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Tax function and play a key role in managing the Group's tax affairs. Reporting to the Group Tax & Company Secretary, you will act as the first point of contact for corporate and wider tax advice, you'll proactively identify and manage tax risks, provide clear guidance to key stakeholders and support the effective management of tax matters across our international entities.

Please note, this role requires 4 days in the office in Arete, Cumbernauld.

Key responsibilities

This is a varied and influential role where you'll have the opportunity to shape how tax is managed across the Group. From compliance and reporting to international tax and advice, you'll work closely with stakeholders to support the business and manage tax risk effectively.

• Lead the Group's direct and indirect tax compliance, with a particular focus on the UK, Ireland and Africa.
• Manage year-end tax reporting, tax forecasting and payments, ensuring statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Oversee key areas including Corporation Tax, VAT, transfer pricing, BEPS Pillar Two and other Group tax obligations.
• Support UK and international tax audits and provide practical tax advice to overseas entities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, external advisers and tax authorities, providing guidance and training where required.
• Support the development of the Group's tax strategy, policies and processes to effectively manage tax risk.
• Monitor changes in UK and international tax legislation and advise the business on their potential impact.
• Drive improvements through effective use of tax technology and digital solutions.

About you

We're looking for an experienced tax professional with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to advise stakeholders across an international business.

You'll ideally bring:

• A relevant professional qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong corporate tax experience within a complex or international environment.
• Knowledge of international tax, transfer pricing and BEPS Pillar Two.
• Experience managing tax compliance, reporting and audits.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised and commercially focused approach.

Reward and benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.