Group Tax Manager

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Gatwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Group Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice. The role involves managing corporate and VAT tax compliance and serving as the main contact for HMRC. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, a relevant qualification, and strong knowledge of UK corporate taxation. This position offers ownership of a dynamic tax portfolio within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Experience in managing relationships with HMRC.
• Proven track record in a large group or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full tax compliance and reporting framework.
• Manage corporate, VAT, employment, and customs tax compliance.
• Act as main contact for HMRC, resolving queries effectively.
• Provide expert tax input for regulatory submissions.
• Support business projects and M&A with tax advice.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate impacts.

Skills

UK corporate taxation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaborative approach

Education

ACA / CTA or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity

As Group Tax Manager, you'll oversee the company's full tax compliance and reporting framework, ensuring all returns and filings are accurate, timely, and fully aligned with UK regulations. You'll work closely with the Finance, Legal and Treasury teams to provide strategic tax advice and support key business initiatives, from corporate transactions and regulatory reporting to process improvement and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all corporate, VAT, employment and customs tax compliance across a portfolio of UK entities
• Maintain robust systems, processes and controls to ensure tax accuracy and efficiency
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, managing the relationship proactively and resolving queries effectively
• Provide expert tax input to regulatory submissions and internal reporting
• Identify and assess tax planning opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate policy and reputation standards
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate potential impacts across the business
• Support business projects, M&A activity and investment decisions with clear, pragmatic tax advice

About You

You're a qualified tax professional (ACA / CTA or equivalent) with strong experience in corporate tax, either in-house within a large group or from a professional services background (Big 4 experience advantageous). You're technically strong, commercially minded, and confident managing stakeholder relationships at all levels—including HMRC.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' post‑qualification experience
• Strong working knowledge of UK corporate taxation and indirect tax
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take strategic ownership of a large, dynamic tax portfolio within a highly visible role. You'll be part of a forward‑thinking finance team where your insights are valued, your development supported, and your impact felt across the organisation.