Senior Tax Manager

A large, privately owned and diversified group is seeking a Senior Tax Manager and Statutory Accountant to join its Central Finance function. This pivotal role combines tax compliance oversight with key elements of statutory financial reporting across a broad and complex group structure.

Reporting into the Head of Finance and overseeing a Tax Accountant, this role is ideal for a technically strong and proactive finance professional looking for a varied position with exposure to all areas of direct and indirect taxation, as well as corporate reporting.

• Manage preparation and timely submission of corporation tax, VAT, CIS, and other tax filings across the group.

• Take ownership of tax compliance for more complex entities, while reviewing the work on simpler subsidiaries.

• Prepare and reconcile monthly and annual tax provisions, ensuring consistency with submitted returns.

• Draft corporate tax disclosures for annual statutory financial statements.

• Contribute to statutory accounts preparation including extended trial balances and disclosure notes.

• Drive improvements to internal controls and tax processes; lead on-site reviews and training to increase tax awareness.

• Provide technical input on group-wide tax planning strategies including interest restrictions, capital allowances, group relief, and loss planning.

• Collaborate with internal finance teams, external advisors, and HMRC on various matters and projects.

• Directly manage, coach, and develop a Tax Accountant.

• ACA and/or CTA qualified with at least 4 years PQE.

• Strong tax compliance background, particularly in corporation tax and VAT.

• Experience working with large and/or complex group structures.