Group Tax Manager - 6 Month FTC

Dr. Martens; Hampstead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Docs discount 65%

Docs free pair of Docs

Accessories 50% off

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

2 volunteer days per year

Job summary

Dr. Martens, a globally iconic British brand, seeks a Group Tax Manager to lead UK and international direct tax across the group from Head Office/Camden. You will manage tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax disclosures while guiding the Tax Analyst and coordinating with markets.

The role requires strong multinational tax experience, excellent stakeholder skills, and hands-on leadership in a fast-moving environment with a clear focus on risk reduction and tax strategy execution.

Qualifications

• Qualified tax accountant with experience in a multinational tax function or a Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience advising on international tax matters for multinational organisations.
• High level of computer literacy, with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and challenge detailed financial and tax information.
• Experience working with third-party professional advisers across multiple countries, building effective stakeholder relationships and demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
• Strong project management skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to investigate complex issues and challenge the detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation, review and filing of UK corporation tax returns, overseeing overseas market tax compliance and ensuring adherence to Pillar 2 and emerging tax requirements.
• Implementing the Group’s transfer pricing policy, maintaining appropriate group and local country documentation, and managing the tax control framework to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Leading tax activities during the year-end close, including audit management, group tax consolidation and preparation of tax disclosures.
• Providing technical tax advice and guidance on key transactions, business expansion decisions and tax queries, while managing audits and enquiries from HMRC and other tax authorities.
• Leading and developing the Tax Analyst and delivering ad hoc tax projects, sharing technical expertise and supporting tax-related decision-making across the business.

Skills

Tax accounting

Multinational tax

Big Four

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Group Tax Manager, you’ll be part of the Finance team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head of Tax. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work and where anyone can grow their career.

The Group tax team consists of 6 people with oversight over all global taxes. They are assisted by certain individuals within the markets who have responsibility for local compliance. Although the Group has only had an internal tax function for 2.5 years the team has an excellent track record in reducing exposure to tax risk and driving forward the tax strategy.

The Group is looking to hire a Group Tax Manager to work within Head Office/Camden. This role is responsible for the hands‑on management of the Group's direct tax across the UK and internationally, with lots of projects to be involved in and is supported by a Tax Analyst

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Group Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the preparation, review and filing of UK corporation tax returns, overseeing overseas market tax compliance and ensuring adherence to Pillar 2 and emerging tax requirements.
• Implementing the Group’s transfer pricing policy, maintaining appropriate group and local country documentation, and managing the tax control framework to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Leading tax activities during the year-end close, including audit management, group tax consolidation and preparation of tax disclosures.
• Providing technical tax advice and guidance on key transactions, business expansion decisions and tax queries, while managing audits and enquiries from HMRC and other tax authorities.
• Leading and developing the Tax Analyst and delivering ad hoc tax projects, sharing technical expertise and supporting tax‑related decision‑making across the business.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Qualified tax accountant with experience in a multinational tax function or a Big Four accounting firm, including tax accounting requirements for a listed business.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience advising on international tax matters for multinational organisations.
• High level of computer literacy, with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and challenge detailed financial and tax information.
• Experience working with third‑party professional advisers across multiple countries, building effective stakeholder relationships and demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
• Strong project management skills, with a proactive, hands‑on approach and willingness to investigate complex issues and challenge the detail.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata in line with 6 Month Fixed Term)
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Application closing date: Thursday 29th October 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever the role in the Dr. Martens community.