Tax Manager

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible working

Enhanced pension

Healthcare

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

Taxation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tax Manager to own its global tax function, covering direct and indirect taxes across UK, Europe and North America. You will lead compliance and provide commercially focused tax guidance to support strategic decisions.

You will work with senior stakeholders on international expansion, oversee VAT, sales tax, customs and transfer pricing, and identify process improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified with strong international experience.
• Solid understanding of UK corporate tax and VAT.
• Exposure to international tax compliance, transfer pricing and cross-border trading activities.
• Proactive and commercially minded with stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all direct and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance while providing commercially focused tax advice to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders on international expansion projects.
• Oversee VAT, sales tax, customs and transfer pricing matters.

Skills

Tax planning

International tax

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

UK corporate tax

VAT knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

Your new company
A fast-growing international consumer brand is seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of its global tax function. Operating across the UK, Europe and North America, this dynamic business is continuing to expand its international footprint and offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in its growth journey.

Your new role
As Tax Manager, you will lead all aspects of direct and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance while providing commercially focused tax advice to support strategic decision-making. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders on international expansion projects, oversee VAT, sales tax, customs and transfer pricing matters, and identify opportunities to improve processes, manage risk and drive efficiencies.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified with strong experience gained within an international business environment. A solid understanding of UK corporate tax and VAT is essential, alongside exposure to international tax compliance, transfer pricing and cross-border trading activities. You'll be a proactive and commercially minded tax professional with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business solutions.


What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a high-growth, innovative business where you can make a genuine impact. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from an annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, enhanced pension contributions, healthcare benefits, generous annual leave, staff discounts, wellbeing initiatives and excellent opportunities for professional development within a growing international organisation.

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