Tax Manager

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to bolster the finance team for a large services business in West Malling.

You will lead corporate tax, VAT and compliance activities, manage tax provisions, and drive planning initiatives while ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP alignment and robust governance. Hybrid working and a salary of £75,000–£85,000 FTE (3 days per week) are offered.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant or tax specialist with corporate taxation experience.
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax legislation and compliance.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and tax accounting interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and submission of corporate tax returns and filings.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE and indirect tax compliance activities.
• Manage interim and year-end tax provisions for statutory accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax forecasts, budgets and financial models.
• Enhance tax governance frameworks, controls and systems.
• Develop tax planning initiatives for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide expert tax advice across the business and engage advisers when needed.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise on actions to mitigate risk.

Skills

Corporate taxation

UK tax legislation

IFRS knowledge

Tax planning

HMRC guidance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a large services business based in the West Malling area. They are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Tax Manager to bolster their finance team.

Client Details

Our client is a large services business based in the West Malling area. They are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Tax Manager to bolster their finance team.

Description

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of corporate tax returns and statutory filings, maintaining robust supporting documentation and managing the recovery of R&D tax relief claims from HMRC.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, and wider indirect tax compliance activities, including supporting customs clearance processes for imported goods and liaising with clearing agents to ensure the accurate assessment and payment of customs duties and import VAT.
• Manage the calculation of interim and year-end tax provisions for inclusion in statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS requirements, and collaborate with external auditors to agree tax disclosures for group financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain corporation tax forecasts, budgets, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and enhance the Group's tax governance framework, including policies, controls, systems, and procedures, ensuring effective support for the Senior Accounting Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives that optimise tax efficiency while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert tax advice and support across the business, including the assessment of transactions, commercial activities, and strategic projects, engaging external advisers where appropriate.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the business and recommending appropriate actions to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.

Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant or tax specialist (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent), with demonstrable experience in corporate taxation and compliance.
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax legislation, regulations, and HMRC guidance, with a thorough understanding of filing, reporting, and compliance obligations.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with a clear understanding of the relationship between financial reporting and tax accounting, including the tax implications of accounting treatments.

Job Offer

• Salary between £75,000 and £85,000 FTE (the role is 3 days per week)
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension