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Mott MacDonald; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Tax and Compliance Manager to join our Finance team at Skipton Head Office. The role blends corporate tax reporting, VAT/CIS compliance and broader tax governance with agile, hybrid working.

You will lead annual CT returns, quarterly provisions, RDEC claims and VAT/CIS submissions while supporting HMRC liaison, internal stakeholders and external advisers. The role emphasises controls, digitisation and tax awareness across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar tax and compliance role.
• ACCA/ACA/CTA qualification in finance or tax.
• Experience working with ERP systems, databases and large data sets.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in a varied role combining reporting with ad hoc projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive problem solving.
• Experience in the construction sector is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the annual Corporation Tax return for the Group.
• Prepare quarterly corporation tax provisions and the Group Payment Arrangement estimate.
• Support with the annual RDEC claim.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for the VAT Group.
• Prepare and submit the CIS return and PAYE settlement.
• Manage and enhance the controls that support accurate and compliant tax reporting.
• Act as the point of contact for tax queries from HMRC, internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Promote training and awareness of tax issues across the organisation.
• Provide tax planning advice to the organisation when required.
• Embed new tax technology and promote increased digitisation to support efficient and accurate tax reporting and data compilation.
• Undertake internal tax assurance reviews and continuously review tax legislation to identify relevant changes.
• Complete ad hoc compliance tasks, which may include National Living Wage, GDPR and general internal audit responsibilities.

Skills

Tax compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Databases

Data visualization

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £650 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We're looking for a Tax and Compliance Manager to join our Finance team, based at our Skipton Head Office. We support agile working, with an expectation of a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Group Tax function of our parent company, you'll take responsibility for key tax reporting and compliance activities while helping strengthen controls, improve processes and support wider tax awareness across the organisation.

As a Tax and Compliance Manager, you will:

• Prepare and submit the annual Corporation Tax return for the Group.
• Prepare quarterly corporation tax provisions and the Group Payment Arrangement estimate.
• Support internal stakeholders and external advisers with the preparation of the annual RDEC claim.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for the VAT Group.
• Prepare and submit the CIS return and PAYE settlement agreement.
• Manage and enhance the controls that support accurate and compliant tax reporting.
• Act as the point of contact for tax queries from HMRC, internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Promote training and awareness of tax issues throughout the wider organisation.
• Provide tax planning advice to the organisation when required.
• Embed new tax technology and promote increased digitisation to support efficient and accurate tax reporting and data compilation.
• Undertake internal tax assurance reviews and continuously review tax legislation to identify relevant changes.
• Complete ad hoc compliance tasks, which may include National Living Wage, GDPR and general internal audit responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience working in a similar tax and compliance role.
• A relevant Finance or Tax qualification, such as ACCA, ACA or CTA.
• Confidence working with ERP systems, databases and large sets of data.
• The ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• An interest in a varied role combining regular reporting with ad hoc project work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do approach, with the confidence to identify improvement opportunities and drive change.
• Experience in the construction sector would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

What’s in it for you

Alongside our significant training and development investment, we offer hybrid working and a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

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Job Details

• Company: Mott MacDonald
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Skipton, BD23 2QR
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 15 Nov 2026