Tax Manager

IRIS Software Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global exposure

Job summary

Dext, part of IRIS Software Group, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and advisory across its international footprint. You'll own governance of corporate tax, VAT/GST and other indirect taxes in multiple jurisdictions within a fast-growing SaaS business.

The role offers autonomous responsibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, and opportunities to shape tax strategy and forecasting across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and beyond, supported by a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate tax compliance
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax obligations
• CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax and indirect taxes (VAT/GST)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach

Responsibilities

• Owns tax compliance and governance across Dext's global operations
• Corporate tax, VAT/GST, sales and use taxes, withholding taxes and employment taxes
• Managing compliance across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Bulgaria and South Africa
• Leading relationships with external tax advisors and reviewing their work
• Preparing UK corporation tax returns, tax computations and supporting schedules
• Supporting tax provisions, statutory reporting and quarterly cash tax forecasting
• Advising the business on commercial and operational tax matters
• Monitoring legislative changes and assessing impacts to the business
• Supporting transfer pricing, R&D tax credits and tax governance initiatives
• Managing tax audits, enquiries and compliance risk
• Approximately 20% of the role will involve supporting wider Group tax activities in partnership with the IRIS Group Head of Tax

Skills

Corporate tax

Indirect taxes

Stakeholder management

Multi-jurisdictional tax

Tax advisory

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Join Dext and take ownership of tax across a global SaaS business.

Dext is a leading provider of accounting and bookkeeping automation software, helping businesses and accountants work smarter through powerful automation technology. As part of the IRIS Software Group, we operate internationally across the UK, Europe, North America, APAC and South Africa.

We're looking for a talented Tax Manager to join our Finance team and lead tax compliance and advisory activities across our international footprint.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, autonomous role where you'll work across multiple tax disciplines, partner with senior stakeholders, and gain exposure to complex global tax matters within a growing technology business.

What you'll be responsible for

You'll own tax compliance and governance across Dext's global operations, including:

• Corporate tax, VAT/GST, sales and use taxes, withholding taxes and employment taxes

• Managing compliance across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Bulgaria and South Africa

• Leading relationships with external tax advisors and reviewing their work

• Preparing UK corporation tax returns, tax computations and supporting schedules

• Supporting tax provisions, statutory reporting and quarterly cash tax forecasting

• Advising the business on commercial and operational tax matters

• Monitoring legislative changes and assessing impacts to the business

• Supporting transfer pricing, R&D tax credits and tax governance initiatives

• Managing tax audits, enquiries and compliance risk

Approximately 20% of the role will involve supporting wider Group tax activities in partnership with the IRIS Group Head of Tax.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

Experience in corporate tax compliance
Exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax obligations
CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience)
Strong knowledge of corporate tax and indirect taxes (VAT/GST)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach

Experience gained within a Big 4, mid-tier practice, or an in-house tax function would be beneficial, as would experience within a SaaS, technology or high-growth business environment.

Why Join Dext?

• Own tax across a truly international business

• Develop your career within a global software group

• Work alongside experienced tax leaders and senior finance stakeholders

• Gain exposure to a wide range of technical and commercial tax matters

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Opportunity for long-term career development within the wider IRIS Group

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.