Group Tax Manager

Gleeson Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Group Tax Manager to manage group taxes and the tax control environment. This role involves developing tax procedures, ensuring compliance, and serving as the main tax contact across the Group. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3-5 years of tax experience, possessing strong communication and project management skills.

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 scheme

Share purchase plan

High street/store discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining tax accounting procedures and controls for the Group.
• Collaborating with external tax advisers to ensure tax compliance.
• Reviewing and submitting CIS and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CTA)

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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 two main divisions: Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes specialises in building high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands, attracting a wide demographic including first-time buyers, growing families, single homeowners, and those looking to downsize. Gleeson Land focuses on land promotion, securing residential planning consents mainly in the South of England, to provide new homes where housing need is high.

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 tax compliance across all areas.
3. Leading projects with external tax advisers on areas such as VAT, CIS, payroll taxes health checks, land remediation relief claims, and 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. Serving as 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:

1. Strong communication skills to convey tax information effectively to various stakeholders.
2. Self-motivated with the ability to drive the tax agenda, take ownership of tax work, and manage deadlines.
3. Project management skills to lead tax projects and coordinate with other departments outside Finance.
4. Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards within a professional finance team.

Candidate Profile:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CTA).
2. 3-5 years of tax experience.
3. Suitable for a first-time mover from practice into industry.
4. 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 scheme.
• Share purchase plan.
• High street/store discounts.
• Development opportunities.