Senior Tax Accountant & Team Lead – CT, VAT & R&D

Dunelm; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homewares retailer in the UK is looking for a qualified Tax Manager to oversee the Group's tax compliance, focusing on Corporation Tax and VAT. The ideal candidate will lead on tax planning and manage relationships with stakeholders and external advisors. Strong technical skills, line management experience, and the ability to work under deadlines are essential for this role. The position is based in Leicester and offers a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

Accessibility support

Wellbeing programs

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience working with large corporates.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on new tax legislation.
• Ownership of Corporation Tax computations.
• Completion of R&D tax credit claims.
• Accurate and timely completion of VAT returns.
• Management of the Group's tax affairs.

Skills

Technical tax expert with experience

Proven line management

Advanced stakeholder management

Highly effective organizational skills

Self-motivated and resilient

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified

Tools

Excel

Alphatax

ERP systems (SAP desirable)

Job description

A leading homewares retailer in the UK is looking for a qualified Tax Manager to oversee the Group's tax compliance, focusing on Corporation Tax and VAT. The ideal candidate will lead on tax planning and manage relationships with stakeholders and external advisors. Strong technical skills, line management experience, and the ability to work under deadlines are essential for this role. The position is based in Leicester and offers a welcoming work environment.