Tax Manager

Panku Food; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Annual discretionary bonus

Discretionary Life Assurance

Discretionary Income Protection

Private Medical Cash Plan

Reward platform with discounts

50% food discount

Sustainability initiatives support

Annual Awards ceremony

Job summary

Wonderfield Group is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware tax professional to join its growing international team. You will manage UK corporate tax compliance, oversee European VAT matters, and provide practical tax guidance across multiple markets.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, support cross‑border projects, and help shape governance and processes within the Group. Experience across industry and practice is valued.

Qualifications

• Tax experience gained in industry, practice or both.
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge.
• European VAT experience is highly desirable.
• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Managing UK corporate tax compliance, reporting and payments.
• Overseeing European VAT matters, including returns, audits and tax authority queries.
• Supporting business projects and transactions with tax analysis and guidance.
• Assisting with transfer pricing processes and external advisor management.
• Supporting tax governance, controls and risk management across the Group.
• Partnering with finance teams across the UK and Europe.
• Supporting process improvement.

Skills

Tax experience

UK corporate tax

European VAT

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CTA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

About Wonderfield Group

Wonderfield Group is a leading food business operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, bringing authentic, high-quality Asian cuisine to customers through multiple channels. As part of the global Zensho Holdings Group, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the agility and ambition of a fast-growing business.

Our portfolio includes well-loved brands such as YO!, Panku, Taiko Foods, Bento serving millions of customers through restaurants, retail kiosks, supermarket partnerships and food manufacturing.

From our iconic YO! restaurants and Panku retail kiosks across the UK and Ireland, to our expanding European retail partnerships and our award-winning manufacturing business, Taiko Foods, we're passionate about creating fresh sushi, poke, bento, street food and Asian-inspired meals that customers love.

Operating across the UK, Ireland and a growing number of European markets including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland, we're continuing to invest in innovation, our people and our brands as we expand our footprint across the continent.

Joining Wonderfield means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative business where innovation is encouraged, careers can flourish and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue our exciting growth journey across the UK, Ireland and Europe, there's never been a better time to join us.

About You:

You’ll be a technically strong and commercially aware tax professional who enjoys working collaboratively within a fast-paced international environment. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing clear, practical tax guidance across the business.

You will need to have:

• Tax experience gained in industry, practice or both.
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge.
• European VAT experience is highly desirable.
• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international business where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure across multiple European markets and play a key role in shaping tax processes and governance within the Group.

• Managing UK corporate tax compliance, reporting and payments.
• Overseeing European VAT matters, including returns, audits and tax authority queries.
• Supporting business projects and transactions with tax analysis and guidance.
• Assisting with transfer pricing processes and external advisor management.
• Supporting tax governance, controls and risk management across the Group.
• Partnering with finance teams across the UK and Europe.
• Supporting process improvement.

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic hybrid working environment
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

Wonderfield Europe at a glance

Operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we bring Asian-inspired food experiences to customers through our brands YO!, Panku and Taiko Foods. From restaurants and retail kiosks to food manufacturing and retail partnerships, we combine innovation, quality and passion to deliver great food experiences every day.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big.

Our Values

Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, together.

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...