Corporate Tax Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Tax Manager to join one of the UK's largest retailers in a strategic advisory capacity. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on business decisions while working alongside the Head of Tax in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment.

Client Details

A well known and established retailer known its national presence.

Description

Strategic Tax Advisory

• Provide expert tax advice and guidance to senior stakeholders across all business divisions
• Influence and inform critical business decisions through comprehensive tax analysis
• Support major commercial transactions with specialized transaction tax expertise
• Lead cross-functional projects that require deep tax knowledge and business acumen

Technical Tax Management

• Oversee Research & Development (R&D) tax credit processes, ensuring optimal claim preparation and submission
• Manage and coordinate responses to HMRC enquiries, maintaining strong regulatory relationships
• Provide sophisticated Transfer Pricing analysis and documentation support
• Deliver expert guidance on complex financing structures and their tax implications
• Ensure robust tax compliance across all jurisdictions, including accurate tax accounting under IFRS standards

Business Partnership & Development

• Collaborate extensively with commercial teams to understand evolving business models
• Monitor and interpret changing tax legislation, assessing impact on business operations
• Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures that support business growth
• Build strong working relationships across the retail environment, from supply chain to customer-facing operations

Compliance & Risk Management

• Prepare accurate corporation tax computations and statutory account disclosures
• Maintain comprehensive tax records and documentation standards
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while optimizing the company's tax position
• Ensure adherence to all relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements

Profile

Professional Qualifications

• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) or CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification required
• Current practicing certificate preferred

Technical Expertise

• Extensive corporate tax background with demonstrable experience in complex tax environments
• Proven track record in preparing corporation tax computations and statutory tax disclosures
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax principles
• Experience with tax technology and systems implementation

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax professionals
• Strong project management abilities with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Commercial acumen with understanding of retail business dynamics
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and managing risk

Job Offer

• Salary of up to £85000 DOE
• For 100% performance 30% discretionary bonus ?
• Cash car allowance - £8k ?
• Private Medical Insurance (AVIVA) ??
• Company pension 1.5 times colleagues' contribution (Max 15%)?
• 15% colleague discount ??
• Free parking ?- subject to available spaces?
• Cycle to work scheme ??
• 26 days holiday + customary Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working