Group Tax Manager

Michael Page; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior Tax Specialist for our UK operations in the industrial and manufacturing sector. You will manage corporate tax and VAT compliance, oversee reporting, and provide strategic tax planning advice to the business.

You will collaborate with external advisors, support internal teams with queries and training, monitor legislation changes, and present tax reports to senior stakeholders. A CTA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification and strong UK tax knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a professional tax or accounting designation (CTA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Experience handling corporate tax and VAT compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and reporting standards
• Ability to manage complex tax planning and advisory projects
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external advisors
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage the group's tax compliance, including corporate tax returns and VAT filings.
• Oversee tax reporting processes and ensure accurate submissions.
• Provide strategic advice on tax planning and risk management.
• Collaborate with external advisors on complex tax matters.
• Support internal teams with ad-hoc tax queries and training.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Ensure transfer pricing policies are applied consistently across the group.
• Prepare and present tax-related reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Strategic tax planning

Education

CTA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Client Details

This role is based within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Description

• Manage the group's tax compliance, including corporate tax returns and VAT filings.
• Oversee tax reporting processes and ensure accurate submissions.
• Provide strategic advice on tax planning and risk management.
• Collaborate with external advisors on complex tax matters.
• Support internal teams with ad-hoc tax queries and training.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Ensure transfer pricing policies are applied consistently across the group.
• Prepare and present tax-related reports to senior stakeholders.

Profile

• A professional tax or accounting qualification, such as CTA, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Experience handling corporate tax and VAT compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and reporting standards.
• The ability to manage complex tax planning and advisory projects.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external advisors.
• An analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• A salary between £80,000 and £90,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• A permanent position in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Opportunities to make a tangible impact on the company's tax strategy.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best