Senior Tax Manager

Investigo; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and statutory reporting within a diverse and complex group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with finance teams, oversee a Tax Accountant, and contribute to strategic tax planning initiatives. If you are a proactive finance professional with a strong background in tax compliance and a passion for improving processes, this position is tailored for you. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a pivotal role that combines technical expertise with leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Experience with complex group structures and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax, VAT, and other tax filings for the group.
• Prepare tax provisions and corporate tax disclosures for financial statements.
• Drive improvements in tax processes and internal controls.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Corporation Tax

VAT

Statutory Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Education

ACA Qualification

CTA Qualification

Job description

Senior Tax Manager
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (4 days per week)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Industry: Private Group / Multi-Entity / Property & Investment (desirable but not essential)

A large, privately owned and diversified group is seeking a Senior Tax Manager and Statutory Accountant to join its Central Finance function. This pivotal role combines tax compliance oversight with key elements of statutory financial reporting across a broad and complex group structure.

Reporting into the Head of Finance and overseeing a Tax Accountant, this role is ideal for a technically strong and proactive finance professional looking for a varied position with exposure to all areas of direct and indirect taxation, as well as corporate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and timely submission of corporation tax, VAT, CIS, and other tax filings across the group.

• Take ownership of tax compliance for more complex entities, while reviewing the work on simpler subsidiaries.

• Prepare and reconcile monthly and annual tax provisions, ensuring consistency with submitted returns.

• Draft corporate tax disclosures for annual statutory financial statements.

• Contribute to statutory accounts preparation including extended trial balances and disclosure notes.

• Drive improvements to internal controls and tax processes; lead on-site reviews and training to increase tax awareness.

• Provide technical input on group-wide tax planning strategies including interest restrictions, capital allowances, group relief, and loss planning.

• Collaborate with internal finance teams, external advisors, and HMRC on various matters and projects.

• Directly manage, coach, and develop a Tax Accountant.

Key Requirements

• ACA and/or CTA qualified with at least 4 years PQE.

• Strong tax compliance background, particularly in corporation tax and VAT.

• Experience working with large and/or complex group structures.