Tax Manager in Liverpool

Alfred H Knight has an exciting, permanent opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our dedicated and passionate Finance Team here at our Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool. The role offers hybrid working, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.

The role is responsible for leading the Group’s tax strategy, ensuring global tax compliance, optimising the worldwide tax position, and acting as the principal internal advisor on all direct and indirect tax matters, reinforcing the company’s ethical and statutory obligations across all jurisdictions.

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

• Essential

• Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax principles and practices, with a deep understanding of UK VAT, international VAT/GST, and Sales Tax.
• Expertise in Transfer Pricing Principles, including OECD guidelines, the arm’s length principle, and the preparation and defense of Master and Local TP Files.
• Strong experience in the tax provision process, effective tax rate (ETR) calculation, deferred tax accounting, and tax disclosures under IFRS or UK GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging global tax reforms (e.g., BEPS Pillars One and Two) and their impact on an international company.
• Functional knowledge of other major international tax jurisdictions where the Group operates.

• Ability to work under pressure, ensuring compliance with deadlines, and establishing cooperative working relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with excellent IT skills and a very good understanding of the UK taxation system.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage, and prioritise complex global workload.
• Proven change management track record demonstrating the ability to interact with, influence, and support people at varying levels within the Group.
• Motivated with a thirst for learning, a desire to succeed, and experience of working in a high-pressure dynamic environment.

• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing junior tax staff.
• Experience in acting as the main point of contact and representative in dealings with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other international tax authorities.
• Experience in ensuring statutory compliance through strong controls, processes, and governance.

• Preferably qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA. Qualified by experience will be considered.

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.