Tax Manager

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Long-service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to own tax compliance, risk management and strategic planning across UK and ROI operations.

You will work with senior stakeholders and external advisers to deliver robust tax governance, support growth and acquisitions, and optimise tax efficiency across a multi-entity business.

The role requires professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CTA) and deep knowledge of UK taxes including corporation tax and VAT.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive UK tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, customs and employment taxes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to explain complex tax to non-tax staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and ROI.
• Oversee VAT and indirect tax compliance; advise on trading, imports/exports.
• Manage HMRC relations, audits, and reviews.
• Monitor tax legislation, identify risks, maintain robust controls.
• Provide tax support for acquisitions, restructures and strategic projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions.
• Support transfer pricing and contribute to tax strategy.
• Review contracts for tax implications.

Skills

UK tax compliance

Corporation Tax

VAT & customs

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Tax Manager to join a growing organisation based in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to take ownership of tax compliance, risk management and strategic tax planning across UK and Republic of Ireland operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance, providing strategic advice to support business growth and acquisitions, and strengthening tax governance and controls across a complex, multi-entity business.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers and tax authorities, you will provide expert guidance on a broad range of tax matters, helping to manage risk, improve efficiencies and support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and Republic of Ireland entities.
• Oversee VAT and indirect tax compliance, providing technical advice on trading activities, acquisitions, imports and exports, customs procedures and international operations.
• Manage relationships with HMRC, relevant tax authorities and external advisers, including audits, enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, identify potential risks and ensure robust tax controls, governance and compliance processes are maintained.
• Provide tax expertise and support for acquisitions, restructures, business expansion and other strategic projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on the tax implications of commercial decisions, identifying opportunities for tax efficiencies, available reliefs and process improvements.
• Support transfer pricing requirements and contribute to the development of tax strategy.
• Review contracts and commercial arrangements to identify and address tax implications.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
• Strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, customs and import VAT, and employment taxes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A commercially focused approach, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-tax specialists.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with stakeholders across the business.

Desirable

• Experience with Republic of Ireland taxation.
• Background in retail, e-commerce or marketplace environments.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, business integrations and transfer pricing.
• Experience working within a large, multi-entity organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Long-service awards.
• Employee discount.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Permanent | Plymouth