Tax Manager

AHK Group Ltd; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industry leader has a permanent opportunity for a Tax Manager to enhance its tax strategy and ensure compliance across jurisdictions. This role involves leading tax compliance efforts, mentoring junior staff, and acting as the main contact for HMRC and other authorities. Located in Knowsley, it offers hybrid working, allowing 2 days of remote work weekly. The ideal candidate should be ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. An attractive salary and benefits package is provided.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK VAT and international tax principles.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior tax staff.
• Ability to engage with HMRC and other tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's tax strategy and compliance efforts.
• Act as principal advisor on direct and indirect tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and governance.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Corporation Tax principles

Transfer Pricing expertise

Tax provision process experience

Understanding of global tax reforms

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Change management abilities

Good understanding of UK taxation

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA

Job description

Alfred H Knight has an exciting, permanent opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our dedicated and passionate Finance Team here at our Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool. The role offers hybrid working, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for leading the Group's tax strategy, ensuring global tax compliance, optimising the worldwide tax position, and acting as the principal internal advisor on all direct and indirect tax matters, reinforcing the company's ethical and statutory obligations across all jurisdictions.

Key Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax principles and practices, with a deep understanding of UK VAT, international VAT/GST, and Sales Tax.
• Expertise in Transfer Pricing Principles, including OECD guidelines, the arm's length principle, and the preparation and defense of Master and Local TP Files.
• Strong experience in the tax provision process, effective tax rate (ETR) calculation, deferred tax accounting, and tax disclosures under IFRS or UK GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging global tax reforms (e.g., BEPS Pillars One and Two) and their impact on an international company.
• Functional knowledge of other major international tax jurisdictions where the Group operates. Ability to work under pressure, ensuring compliance with deadlines, and establishing cooperative working relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with excellent IT skills and a very good understanding of the UK taxation system.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage, and prioritise complex global workload.
• Proven change management track record demonstrating the ability to interact with, influence, and support people at varying levels within the Group.
• Motivated with a thirst for learning, a desire to succeed, and experience of working in a high-pressure dynamic environment.

Required Experience

• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing junior tax staff.
• Experience in acting as the main point of contact and representative in dealings with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other international tax authorities.
• Experience in ensuring statutory compliance through strong controls, processes, and governance. Preferably qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA.

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.