Tax Manager

Accolade Wines; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wine company in Bristol is seeking a skilled Tax Manager to manage tax compliance for their UK and international subsidiaries. This role involves ensuring timely submissions of corporation tax and VAT, leading a tax team, and improving financial processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and professional qualifications. The position offers a competitive rewards package and flexibility in working arrangements, including up to two days of remote work.

Benefits

Annual wine allowance

Flexible working (Up to 2 days from home)

Paid Parental Leave

Fast Friday finishes

Modern office in Bristol

Go Beyond Day

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in tax compliance.
• Expertise in preparing tax calculations and returns.
• Strong understanding of indirect taxes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate Tax and VAT compliance.
• Assist in preparation of corporation tax computations.
• Review PAYE Settlement Agreement workings.

Skills

Corporation tax compliance

VAT compliance

Tax accounting

Communication skills

Excel and ERP systems

Education

Relevant qualification (ACA, CTA, or ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled Tax Manager to join our Finance Team in Bristol. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Head of Corporate Finance Europe in ensuring tax and statutory compliance across our UK consolidated group, as well as our international subsidiaries and group companies in South Africa, Chile, Ireland, Spain, China, and Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, including meeting all filing deadlines of the group and payments of taxes for Corporation Tax and VAT
• Assist Head of Corporate Finance with overview of all tax compliance requirements
• Review and preparation of quarterly UK VAT returns
• Preparation and submission of corporation tax computations and returns for all group companies
• Work with external advisors, thorough review and scrutiny of VAT, corporate income tax returns for overseas subsidiaries and operations
• Preparation of tax calculations for month end, year-end group reporting, budgeting/forecast and statutory accounts and assist with managing tax cashflow
• Review and approve monthly GL reconciliations for the tax accounts in the UK General Ledger
• Manage and perform regular Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) testing on all taxes to support SAO certification
• Review PAYE Settlement Agreement workings and return
• Assist with preparation of transfer pricing calculations and compliance
• Provide technical support and perform research on tax queries from the wider teams
• Preparation of information to the tax authorities where required
• Assist with collating information and managing Country-by-Country reporting and Pillar 2 compliance through working with internal teams and external advisors for the global group
• Continuously improve and document procedures and controls for all aspects of the role and improve efficiency
• Lead the Tax Team with hands-on guidance
• Coach, manage and review work performed by the Tax team
• Provide regular tax training to the wider business
• Assist in management and preparation of statutory accounts and audits where required
• Assist with any ad hoc queries/projects as required

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Experience in Corporation tax / VAT compliance
• Good understanding of tax accounting and reporting requirements
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in excel and ERP system
• Exposure to indirect taxes
• Relevant qualification (ACA) UK, (CTA) UK, or ACCA

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Modern office located Bristol
• Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

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