Tax Manager

At Debenhams Group, we are a diverse portfolio of five core brands (boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams) alongside a dynamic marketplace model and a growing financial services division, it keeps us pretty busy!

We don’t stand still, we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we’re on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers, people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

Be brave. Be creative. Be a community.

THE ROLE 
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Tax Manager to join our Finance team at Debenhams Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you’ll play a key role in managing the Group’s tax affairs across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure compliance, drive efficiencies, and support strategic initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  

• Manage UK Corporate Tax compliance across the Group including preparation and submission of all UK Corporate Tax returns
• Liaise with overseas tax advisors to assist in the management of overseas Corporate Tax compliance in jurisdictions such as US, Australia and across Europe.
• Lead tax reporting for statutory accounts and ensure accurate tax disclosures
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the Group
• Maintain and update transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Support the Head of Tax in designing and implementing robust end to end Indirect tax processes and controls taking a lead role in day to day UK and overseas VAT filings (Note: Previous Indirect tax experience is not essential as support will be given)
• Identify and implement process improvements using data and technology.
• Provide tax support on M&A activity, new market entry, and strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with HMRC and external advisors on tax audits, queries, and opportunities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

• Proven track record working in tax either in house or in practice with strong UK corporate tax experience;
• ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment (retail or e-commerce preferred)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax technology tools is a plus including One Source
• Highly Numerate/Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

WHY JOIN US 

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀 

Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility) 

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance 

• Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes 

• 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams 

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle 

• Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work 

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression 

• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily 

• Free season ticket loan 

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