Tax Manager

University of Wolverhampton; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a skilled Tax Manager to develop and implement tax strategies. The role involves ensuring tax compliance, providing expert tax advice, and maintaining policies across various departments. Candidates should be qualified taxation specialists with a strong understanding of UK and international tax laws. This position offers a flexible/hybrid working environment and is essential to the university's strategic growth ambitions.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym memberships discounts

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in tax compliance and advisory work.
• Deep technical knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Understanding of international taxation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead on UK and international tax compliance.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns for the University.
• Provide expert tax advice for business planning.
• Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures.
• Liaise with HMRC and external advisers.
• Deliver tax training and guidance across the institution.

Skills

Tax compliance

Advisory work

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified taxation specialist (ATT, CTA, or equivalent)

Job description

Tax Manager

Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty / Department Finance Department Contract Type Permanent Salary £50,253 - £58,226 pa range depending upon experience Closing Date 16 / 11 / 2025 Job Reference 14570 Documents

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Location : Wolverhampton (with flexible / hybrid working)

The University of Wolverhampton is entering an exciting period of transformation and growth, guided by Strategy 2035 and ambitious plans to expand our UK and international activities. As a large, complex organisation with charitable status, commercial subsidiaries, transnational partnerships and a diverse research portfolio, the University faces significant taxation challenges and opportunities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager to join our Finance team and take the lead on developing and implementing a comprehensive tax strategy for the University and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, this pivotal role will ensure that the University maintains compliance with UK and overseas tax legislation, while optimising reliefs, exemptions and incentives to strengthen our financial position.

Key responsibilities

• Leading on UK and international tax compliance, including VAT (partial exemption), corporation tax, employment taxes, withholding taxes, and Permanent Establishment obligations.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns for the University Group, including VAT, corporation tax, Intrastat and EC Sales Lists.
• Providing expert tax advice to support business planning, capital investments, research activity, and international development projects.
• Developing, maintaining and communicating tax policies, procedures and controls across the University.
• Liaising with HMRC, overseas tax authorities, and external tax advisers on behalf of the University.
• Delivering tax training and guidance to colleagues across the institution, raising awareness of tax obligations and embedding best practice.
• Keeping the University at the forefront of tax knowledge by engaging with sector bodies such as BUFDG and maintaining up-to-date technical expertise.

About you

You will be a qualified taxation specialist (ATT, CTA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in tax compliance and advisory work within a large or complex organisation. You will combine deep technical knowledge of UK tax legislation with a sound understanding of international taxation and the ability to analyse and interpret complex data.

Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, alongside the confidence to engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, and the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialists. You will be proactive, improvement-focused and resilient, able to manage competing demands and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025.

What we offer

The University of Wolverhampton offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, hybrid working arrangements, access to professional development and sector networks, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the University’s future.

This is a significant appointment for the University, providing specialist expertise that underpins our compliance, governance and international growth ambitions.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University’s growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking – available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).