Group Tax Manager

Mediaweb Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK housing market seeks a Group Tax Manager to manage taxes and compliance. The role involves developing tax procedures, collaborating with advisers, and leading projects. Ideal for a qualified accountant with tax experience, this position offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance

Share Purchase Plan

High street/store discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of tax experience.
• Ideal for a first-time mover from practice into industry.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining tax accounting procedures and controls.
• Collaborating with external tax advisers for compliance.
• Leading projects on VAT, CIS, and Corporation tax.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CTA)

Job description

Job Introduction:

Listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, MJ Gleeson plc is one of the fastest growing housebuilders in the UK. The Group has a strong financial position and a unique business model with continued opportunities for sustainable growth.

MJ Gleeson plc operates across 2 main divisions: Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes specializes in building high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands, attracting a wide demographic of first-time buyers, growing families, single homeowners, and those looking to downsize. Gleeson Land focuses on land promotion, securing attractive residential planning consents mainly in the South of England, helping to provide new homes in high-demand areas.

Due to continued rapid growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Group Tax Manager. This role reports to the Group Financial Controller as part of a highly skilled and professional Finance team. The key responsibility is managing Group taxes and the tax control environment.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Developing and maintaining tax accounting procedures and controls for the Group
2. Collaborating with external tax advisers to ensure Group tax compliance
3. Leading projects with external tax advisers on areas such as:
   • VAT / CIS / Payroll taxes health checks
   • Land remediation relief claims
   • Corporation tax for accounts and returns
4. Reviewing and submitting CIS and VAT returns
5. Maintaining up-to-date SAO certification and tax strategy
6. Ensuring best practice in tax reporting and disclosures
7. Being the main point of contact for tax queries across the Group
8. Developing and delivering tax training to the business
9. Handling ad hoc projects and analysis as required

The Ideal Candidate:

Key Skills:

• Strong communication skills to convey tax information effectively to stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive the tax agenda, take ownership, and manage workload to meet deadlines
• Project management skills to lead tax projects and coordinate with other departments
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work within a professional finance team

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CTA)
• 3-5 years of tax experience
• Ideal for a first-time mover from practice into industry
• Knowledge of VAT in the housebuilding context is advantageous

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance
• Share Purchase Plan
• High street/store discounts
• Development opportunities