Tax Manager (In-house)
$65,000–$75,000 year
HybridLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage the Group's tax compliance obligations across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, and other relevant areas, ensuring accurate and timely filings. Support tax reporting requirements, provide guidance to stakeholders on commercial decision-making, and advise on group structures, transfer pricing, and international tax matters. Lead tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, including due diligence and transaction documentation reviews. Monitor tax risks, maintain governance frameworks, and build internal capability by transitioning activities from external advisers. Maintain relationships with external advisers and HMRC while supporting strategic business initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification preferred
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification desirable
- Strong technical tax knowledge across a broad range of taxes
- Ability to interpret complex tax matters and communicate them clearly to a range of stakeholders
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical requirements and business objectives
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Effective planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach
- Confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business
- Curious and inquisitive mindset, with the willingness to challenge constructively and contribute to continuous improvement
- Significant tax experience gained within industry, professional practice, or a combination of both
- Experience across multiple taxes, including Corporation Tax, VAT and Indirect Taxes, Employment Taxes, Transfer Pricing and Transaction Taxes
- Experience supporting acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence activities and business restructurings
- Experience operating within a multi-entity or group environment
- Previous in-house tax experience beneficial but not essential
Desired Qualifications
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification preferred
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification desirable
- Previous in-house tax experience beneficial but not essential
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