Tax Manager

The Range; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; 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 an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, risk management and strategy across its UK and ROI operations from our Head Office in Plymouth. The role covers Corporation Tax, VAT and indirect taxes, and involves advising on acquisitions, transfers and commercial decisions.

You will act as the main contact for HMRC and external advisers, strengthening governance and controls while delivering tax efficiency and governance for a fast-growing retail group.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

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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