Senior Tax Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic and diversified group is searching for a Senior Tax Manager to enhance their Central Finance function. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee tax compliance and statutory financial reporting across a complex group structure, making it ideal for a proactive finance professional. You will manage tax filings, contribute to statutory accounts preparation, and collaborate with finance teams and external advisors. Join a forward-thinking organization where you can make a significant impact on tax planning strategies and internal processes, while also mentoring a Tax Accountant. This position promises a rewarding career path in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in tax compliance, particularly in corporation tax and VAT.
• Experience with large and complex group structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax, VAT, and other tax filings across the group.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly and annual tax provisions.
• Drive improvements to internal controls and tax processes.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Corporation Tax

VAT

Financial Reporting

Statutory Accounting

Education

ACA or CTA Qualified

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.