Tax Manager

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Tax Manager to join our expanding tax team on a part time basis. We are open to applications at all levels so whether you are new qualified, qualified by experience or a seasoned tax specialist, please do get in touch.

The Tax Manager will support the Head of Tax in overseeing all tax obligations across Inspired Villages. This role plays a key part in enhancing tax efficiency by managing core tax processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and contributing to the development and execution of effective tax strategies aligned with the Group’s governance framework.

If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

The Role:

• Preparing and filing UK Corporation Tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
• Calculating quarterly corporation tax instalment payments and ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines
• Preparing year-end group tax consolidation and financial statement disclosures
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of VAT returns across the group
• Responding to internal and external VAT-related queries with technical accuracy and clarity
• Managing VAT compliance, including new VAT registrations, VAT groupings, and Options to Tax elections
• Handling VAT correspondence with HMRC, including managing requests and providing timely responses
• Preparing PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) calculations and coordinating submission
• Reviewing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns and ensuring adherence to filing deadlines
• Guiding IR35 compliance, including conducting assessments and responding to business queries
• Assisting the Head of Tax on a variety of ad hoc tax projects and initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Tax Manager or in a similar tax-focused role, ideally within a complex corporate environment
• Demonstrating expert-level knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and VAT, with the ability to apply legislation in a commercial context
• Prior in-house tax experience is desirable, though not essential
• Possessing experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is advantageous, but not required
• Professionally qualified in tax or accountancy (ACA, ACCA and/or CTA) or qualified by experience.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience + bonus
• Part-time work – up to 3 days per week
• Hybrid flexible working – 1 office day per week required
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week\’s extra leave)
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Private Medical Insurance (individual cover)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Access to SMART tech
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Access to an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking with the option of hybrid working.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you\’ll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!

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