Tax Manager

TQR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long-service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to Work

Job summary

TQR in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to own tax compliance, risk management and strategic planning across UK and Ireland operations. You will work with senior stakeholders and external advisers to support business growth and acquisitions while strengthening tax governance.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, and employment taxes, with a commercially minded approach to optimise tax efficiencies and advise on cross-border developments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
• Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT and employment taxes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and ROI 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

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.