Group Tax Manager

Xeinadin Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance and strategy across its diverse group. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape tax procedures while collaborating with a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK tax law and accounting, alongside experience in managing complex tax issues. With a commitment to professional development, the company provides a supportive environment where your expertise can flourish. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering exceptional business advisory services to SMEs, and enjoy a competitive salary package with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporation tax experience in practice; industry and private equity experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting in large/complex groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate tax compliance procedures and strategies.
• Prepare and submit corporation tax returns for all group entities.
• Oversee monthly tax provisions and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

UK tax law knowledge

Tax accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CTA qualified

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Alphatax

CCH

Xero

Netsuite

Job description

Company Description

Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland, and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description

Are you an experienced tax professional ready to step into a key group-level role? We are seeking a Group Tax Manager to support the development of corporate tax compliance procedures and strategy across our group, supporting M&A activity and the ongoing integration of new firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of corporate tax compliance procedures and strategies for the group
• Accurate preparation and submission of corporation tax returns for all group entities, including new firms acquired and disposals
• Preparation/review of year-end tax accounting, including preparation of tax packs and disclosure notes for financial statements for group and subsidiaries
• Assist with management of external auditors and colleagues to ensure efficient delivery of year-end audit procedures – group statutory audit
• Assist with valuation of QIPS and liaison with the wider finance team
• Implementation of group payment arrangement and associated procedures
• Act as a key contact with external tax advisors for compliance and ad hoc support with advisory
• Prepare UK group relief calculations and assist with accounting for the same
• Implement group relief simplified arrangements
• Implementation of quarterly balance sheet analysis and review of all corporation tax balances in the group
• Oversee monthly tax provisions and balance sheet reconciliations for all group firms
• Assist with preparation of certain transfer pricing documentation e.g., local and master files
• Oversee maintenance of key lists and trackers e.g., tax references, due and submission dates for returns, government gateway access
• Tax lead for onboarding of acquisitions, e.g., accounting period changes to HMRC and data for first computations under IFRS and in large group
• Support with tax implications of legal entity reduction, e.g., dormancy notification
• Serve as key contact for group tax queries in the business
• Assist with handling communications with HMRC
• Lead and mentor the Group Tax Assistant
• Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations
• Participate in other taxation projects arising from business needs and developments

Key Requirements

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified
• 4+ years’ corporation tax experience in practice; industry and private equity experience preferred but not essential
• Strong knowledge of UK tax law and tax accounting in large/complex groups

Additional Requirements

• Exposure to reorganisations; international tax experience (e.g., transfer pricing) is a bonus
• Confident using Alphatax (essential); knowledge of CCH, Xero, and Netsuite is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with options such as PMI, Critical Illness Cover, Cash plan, Cycle to work, Eye care, Dental (subject to exceptions and business needs)