Tax and Compliance Manager - Part time

J N Bentley Ltd; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Skipton is seeking a part-time Tax and Compliance Manager to join the Finance team. The role covers tax reporting, compliance, and strengthening controls, with 30 hours per week across four or five days and a hybrid working pattern.

You will prepare and submit the annual Corporation Tax return, quarterly tax provisions, VAT group returns, CIS returns, and PAYE settlement. You will liaise with HMRC and advisers, driving improvements and awareness.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA, ACA or CTA.
• Experience in corporate tax and compliance.
• Strong data handling with ERP systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file annual Corporation Tax return for the Group.
• Prepare quarterly corporation tax provisions and Group Payment Arrangement estimate.
• Assist with annual RDEC claim preparation.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the VAT Group.
• Prepare and submit CIS return and PAYE settlement agreement.
• Enhance controls to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Act as point of contact for HMRC, stakeholders and auditors.
• Promote tax awareness and training across the organisation.
• Provide tax planning advice as needed.
• Embed tax technology and digitisation to improve data and reporting.
• Carry out internal tax assurance reviews and monitor legislation changes.
• Complete ad hoc compliance tasks including National Living Wage and GDPR.

Skills

ERP systems

Data handling

Attention to deadlines

Interpersonal skills

Tax compliance

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA

Tools

Tax software

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 on a part-time basis consisting of 30 hours per week across four or five days. 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.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.