Tax Manager

Michael Page; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to bolster the finance team for a large services business in the West Malling area. The role covers corporate tax, VAT and indirect tax compliance, tax provisions and forecasting, with an emphasis on governance and planning.

The successful candidate will be professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent) with strong UK tax knowledge and IFRS/UK GAAP understanding.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant or tax specialist with demonstrable experience in corporate taxation and compliance.
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax legislation, regulations, and HMRC guidance.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and their tax implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and submission of corporate tax returns and statutory filings, including R&D relief claims.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE and indirect tax compliance, and liaise with customs agents to ensure duties and import VAT are paid.
• Manage interim and year-end tax provisions and collaborate with external auditors on tax disclosures.
• Prepare and maintain corporate tax forecasts, budgets and financial models for business planning.
• Enhance tax governance with policies, controls, systems and processes to support statutory duties.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives to optimise tax efficiency while staying compliant.
• Provide expert tax advice across the business and engage external advisers when needed.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise on actions to mitigate risk.

Skills

Corporate tax

Indirect tax

Tax forecasting

IFRS/UK GAAP

R&D tax relief

Audit liaison

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