Group Tax Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee UK tax compliance and strategy. Located in London, the role requires at least 5 years of tax experience and a qualified tax accountant designation. The ideal candidate will proactively identify opportunities for tax efficiency and manage complex compliance requirements. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, requiring 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years tax experience in large, complex, listed or PE-backed organisations.
• Proven ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Fluent in English and capable of managing complex discussions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end UK tax compliance including corporation tax and VAT.
• Lead tax strategy and planning, identifying savings opportunities.
• Provide VAT and indirect tax oversight, managing advisory matters.

Skills

Tax strategy and planning

Tax compliance management

Risk management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Tax Accountant (CTA, ACA, ACCA)

Degree-level education

Job description

Responsible for delivering the Group's corporate tax, VAT and operational tax requirements, strengthening governance and ensuring robust, consistent compliance across a large, multi-entity, highly acquisitive business. The role will work in partnership with the business to provide pragmatic advice and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce tax leakages and enhance tax efficiency.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly scalling real estate firm based in London!

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end UK tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, statutory filings, tax accounting (current and deferred), transfer pricing, CIR, thin capitalisation, R&D claims, audits, HMRC payments and adviser management.
• Lead tax strategy and planning, ensuring tax‑efficient decision‑making, identifying savings opportunities (e.g. R&D, capital allowances) and providing commercially focused advice aligned to business activity.
• Provide VAT, property and indirect tax oversight, including VAT grouping, complex advisory matters, SDLT, CIS, options to tax and capital allowances support.
• Lead tax input on M&A and strategic projects, managing due diligence, identifying and mitigating tax risks, and integrating acquisitions into the group's tax framework.
• Own tax governance and risk management, including SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC relationship management, tax risk registers, Audit Committee reporting and PE investor updates.
• Drive process improvement and tax technology adoption, strengthening controls, improving reporting efficiency and building tax awareness across finance and operational teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years tax experience in large, complex, listed or PE‑backed organisations.
• Qualified Tax Accountant (CTA, ACA, ACCA).
• Degree‑level education; fluent in English.
• Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager, demonstrating the ability to proactively identify risks, opportunities and drive tax outcomes without heavy oversight.
• Experience strengthening and standardising tax processes across multiple entities.
• Experience in presenting and discussing information in a logical, professional and objective manner, and to manage discussions to effectively build consensus and drive forward‑looking actions.
• Willingness to work from London office 4 days/week and travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000.
• Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 from home).