New Job Opening: Tax Accountant / Tax Manager in Driffield

Job Description

East Yorkshire | Hybrid Working | c.£65,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a role where you can take real ownership and influence how a business operates?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, international business where tax is seen as a strategic function, not just compliance. You will play a key role in shaping processes, supporting commercial decisions and ensuring the business stays ahead in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of indirect tax across the business while contributing to wider finance and operational initiatives.

This is a visible role with regular exposure to senior stakeholders, offering the chance to make a tangible impact as the organisation continues to scale.

What makes this role different

• Broad, commercially focused tax role - not just compliance


• Real ownership of VAT and indirect tax strategy


• Opportunity to influence systems, controls and processes


• Exposure to international operations and cross-border activity


• Involvement in projects including M&A and business change

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership and review of UK VAT compliance, including quarterly returns


• Act as the go-to contact for VAT and indirect tax queries across the business


• Support and enhance processes following Making Tax Digital implementation


• Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance


• Manage indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations


• Review and strengthen VAT controls and governance frameworks


• Support M&A activity and wider tax-led projects


• Liaise with external auditors and advisors

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience in indirect tax and VAT within a complex or multi-entity environment


• Commercial awareness with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders


• Confidence working in a growing or changing business


• A proactive approach, with a focus on improving processes and adding value

Salary and Benefits

• Salary circa £65,000


• Hybrid working


• Opportunity for progression as the business grows


• Exposure to international operations and strategic projects


• Collaborative and supportive finance environment

Location

East Yorkshire - hybrid working available. Commutable from Hull, Beverley, York, Scarborough and surrounding areas.