Tax Manager

Alexander Lloyd; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing retail organization as a Tax Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role offers the chance to own Tax strategy, covering Corporation Tax, Transfer Pricing, and VAT, while collaborating with various departments to optimize tax processes. With options for hybrid or remote work, this position is perfect for a passionate tax professional eager to contribute to a dynamic team. As part of an ambitious company backed by strong private equity investment, your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the tax landscape as the business expands internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and Transfer Pricing.
• Hands-on experience in business expansion and local tax frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own Tax strategy, covering Corporation Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing.
• Design and optimize Tax-related processes for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

UK Corporation Tax

Transfer Pricing

Capital Allowances

R&D Tax

Indirect Tax

Tax Strategy

Education

CTA or ACA qualified

Job description

Tax Manager - 12 Month FTC

London - although hybrid/remote working is also of consideration

Part Time hours also of consideration

£80,000/£90,000 + benefits

Alexander Lloyd are proud to be partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing retail organisations. Established just 10 years ago, this ambitious business continues to experience rapid growth across both the UK and international markets, backed by strong private equity investment

As part of their exciting expansion journey, they are now seeking to appoint a Tax Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Tax Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract and our client are very open to being creative in finding the best candidate, whether that is remote working options or part-time hours on offer, of course if you are local to the London office face to face hybrid office days are preferred!

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity and you'll fully own Tax & Tax Strategy within this rapidly internationalising, high-growth Group.

In this role duties will include

• Own Tax within the Group, covering Corporation Tax (including R&D, Capital Allowances & Withholding Tax), Transfer Pricing, VAT, and everything in between.
• Act as the Group's Transfer Pricing lead, owning the design, documentation, and ongoing compliance of intercompany policies as Butternut Box expands across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage the activities and relationships with the Group's external Tax advisors as required, with an expectation that the current set-up will be continually reviewed, assessed and optimised.
• Design, build, and optimise Tax-related processes to ensure compliance, scalability, and efficiency - incorporating measurable KPIs and automation where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to optimise the Group's effective Tax rate and reduce risk, both short and long term.
• Communicate and execute the Group's long-term Tax strategy in line with our wider objectives.
• Support the annual audit process, including preparation of Tax-related disclosures, documentation, and liaising with auditors as needed (FRS 102).
• Be the go-to expert to input on wider business strategy, M&A and other expansion projects as the Tax voice in the room. Lead the tax workstream on international expansion, proactively identifying risks, managing tax registrations and obligations across Europe, and coordinating with local advisors to ensure smooth market entries.
• Partnering with the People team, Head of Legal and wider business to advise on: global mobility, corporate residency, share options, legislative changes and much more.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

• CTA or ACA qualified (both ideal but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax, with understanding of Capital Allowances, R&D, and Transfer Pricing.
• Hands-on experience supporting business expansion into new markets is preferable, including managing new entity set-ups, navigating local tax frameworks, and coordinating with local tax advisors.
• A moderate knowledge of indirect tax and customs implications for a B2C business.
• Passionate about Tax, with a mindset of continuous learning to stay updated on Tax laws and industry best practices.

Please quote EJR51505 when you email your CV, alongside your Cv you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually.