At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax compliance and reporting, ensuring the business meets all statutory obligations.
- Company: Join a successful private equity-backed business in Warrington with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career progression in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Shape tax governance processes and gain exposure to senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified tax professional with strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
NEW ROLE: Tax & Compliance Lead / Warrington (Hybrid) / Salary circa £55,000 - £65,000 Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful business in Warrington to recruit a Tax & Compliance Lead into their team.
This is a newly created opportunity for a - part or fully qualified - tax professional to take ownership of the group's tax compliance and reporting activities, whilst acting as the key point of contact for auditors, external advisors and regulatory bodies.
Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business meets all statutory, tax and regulatory obligations, whilst driving continuous improvements across tax governance, reporting and compliance processes.
The Role As Tax Lead, you will be responsible for managing all direct and indirect tax matters across the group, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and supporting strong financial governance across the organisation.
Depending on your level of experienced, full support will be provided from this experienced team.
Key Responsibilities Lead all corporate tax compliance activities, including the preparation, review and submission of tax returns.
Manage the annual capital allowances process and ensure accurate reporting throughout the year.
Oversee VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Machine Gaming Duty (MGD), Climate Change Levy (CCL), PSA submissions and other indirect tax filings.
Prepare and review tax disclosures and notes for inclusion within statutory financial statements.
Act as the primary contact for external auditors on all tax-related matters.
Manage relationships with external tax advisers and HMRC.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the business, making recommendations where required.
Support HMRC reviews, regulatory inspections and wider tax initiatives across the investment portfolio.
Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, governance standards and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to group reporting and consolidation activities.
Drive improvements to tax, compliance and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Support finance systems development, automation projects and reporting enhancements.
Provide support on ad hoc finance and business projects as required.
Key skills We're keen to speak with ambitious tax professionals who enjoy operating in a commercially focused environment and are confident managing stakeholder relationships across all levels of a business.
Qualified or Part-Qualified Tax Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA or equivalent).
Strong technical knowledge of both corporate tax and indirect tax compliance.
Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against strict deadlines.
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer Opportunity to join a successful and growing private equity-backed business.
High-profile role with significant exposure to senior leadership.
Ability to shape and improve tax governance and compliance processes.
Collaborative and supportive finance leadership team.
Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
Excellent benefits package available For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Accountable Recruitment today. c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0
Tax & Compliance Lead in Warrington employer: Accountable Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking international organisation that values flexibility and employee growth, offering competitive daily rates and the option to work remotely or in a hybrid model. With a dynamic work culture and a focus on collaboration, this role provides an excellent opportunity for skilled Financial Accountants to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional development.
