Tax Manager (part-time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

3 days per week

Job summary

Our client, based in the West Malling area, seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance and advisory across the finance team.

The role covers corporate tax returns, VAT, PAYE, and indirect taxes, plus management of tax provisions and forecasts. IFRS/UK GAAP alignment and external auditor liaison are key. Hybrid working and an enhanced pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP and tax accounting.

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 and tax disclosures with auditors.
• Develop tax forecasts, budgets and financial models to support planning.
• Monitor tax governance, controls, systems and procedures for statutory responsibilities.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives to optimise tax efficiency.
• Provide expert tax advice across the business and liaise with external advisers.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on actions to maintain compliance.

Skills

Corporate tax

UK tax legislation

IFRS/UK GAAP

Tax compliance

VAT & indirect taxes

R&D tax relief claims

Tax forecasting & budgeting

Advisory to external advisers

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