Tax Manager

The Range; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Range is seeking a dynamic Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, risk management and tax strategy for its UK and ROI operations from our Head Office in Plymouth. You will oversee Corporation Tax, VAT and indirect taxes and act as the main contact for HMRC and external advisers to strengthen governance across the Group.

Key responsibilities include leading tax forecasting and planning, advising on commercial decisions and supporting acquisitions and transfers.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant UK tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, customs/import VAT and employment taxes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and ROI entities.
• Manage VAT and indirect tax compliance, providing expert advice on trading activities, acquisitions, imports/exports, customs procedures and international operations.
• Oversee relationships with HMRC, tax authorities and external advisers, including audits, enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Monitor tax legislation, identify risks and ensure effective tax controls, governance and compliance processes are in place.
• Provide tax support for acquisitions, restructures, business expansion and other strategic projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on tax implications of commercial decisions and identify opportunities for efficiencies, reliefs and process improvements.
• Support transfer pricing requirements, tax strategy development and the review of contracts and commercial arrangements from a tax perspective.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA

Job description

Tax Manager

Founded in Plymouth in 1989, The Range has grown to become one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing privately owned retailers. With over 280 stores across the UK and Ireland, we offer an extensive range of products spanning multiple departments. People are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to investing in our staff to help shape an extraordinary future.

As a result of our continued growth and ongoing success, we are seeking a dynamic Tax Manager to join our Head Office team in Plymouth.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, risk management and tax strategy across our UK and ROI operations. The role covers Corporation Tax, VAT and indirect taxes, ensuring compliance while providing strategic tax advice to support business growth, acquisitions and commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will also act as the main contact for HMRC, external advisers and tax authorities, helping to strengthen governance and controls across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and ROI entities.
• Manage VAT and indirect tax compliance, providing expert advice on trading activities, acquisitions, imports/exports, customs procedures and international operations.
• Oversee relationships with HMRC, tax authorities and external advisers, including audits, enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Monitor tax legislation, identify risks and ensure effective tax controls, governance and compliance processes are in place.
• Provide tax support for acquisitions, restructures, business expansion and other strategic projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on tax implications of commercial decisions and identify opportunities for efficiencies, reliefs and process improvements.
• Support transfer pricing requirements, tax strategy development and the review of contracts and commercial arrangements from a tax perspective.

Person Specification

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
• Strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, customs/import VAT and employment taxes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.

Desirable

• Republic of Ireland tax experience.
• Experience within retail, e-commerce or marketplace environments.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, business integrations and transfer pricing.
• Experience working within a large multi-entity group.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon