Tax Manager in Eastbourne

Eastbourne based with hybrid working. Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Competitive Salary Plus Pension And Benefits.

We are a fourth-generation family business who leads the UK marketplace, supplying decorating materials to both trade and DIY consumers. Operating from over 250 Decorator Centres nationwide, we also have several healthy and developing ecommerce businesses. Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, we are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials across the UK. We are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and our nationwide growth.

Like any organisation, it’s our people who make us who we are. We are truly a family business when it comes to our people, with our mantra being to ‘help one another succeed’. We want to see all our people flourish in their roles and reach their full potential, to support our customers in developing their own businesses.

We’re looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our Finance team and take ownership of tax compliancy and reporting across the Brewers Group, playing a vital part in influencing tax strategies across our diverse and growing business. This is a generalist Tax Management role that requires someone to take responsibility for managing UK VAT and corporation tax processes, overseeing indirect tax compliance globally, supporting US Federal and State tax returns and monitoring Nexus triggers. You will be pivotal in developing tax planning strategies, advising on tax implications of business decisions and acting as the primary contact for HMRC and international tax authorities. You will be conversant in establishing robust tax policies and controls, monitoring legislative changes and providing strategic tax advice that aligns with our business objectives.

As part of a wider collaborative team, you will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring compliance with UK and international tax laws and filing requirements
• Managing UK VAT and supporting corporation tax processes
• Overseeing indirect tax compliance in international territories, including US sales tax and VAT returns in Jersey, Australia and New Zealand
• Supporting US Federal & State tax returns and monitoring Nexus triggers for US States
• Developing tax planning strategies to optimise efficiency and identify savings
• Acting as the first point of contact for HMRC and international tax authorities
• Advising on tax implications of business decisions and monitoring legislative changes
• Building robust tax policies and controls to support compliance and risk management

What are we looking for?

• Qualified CTA or equivalent with in-depth knowledge of tax laws and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding and demonstrable experience of corporate tax, VAT, employment tax, and international tax
• Proven experience providing strategic tax advice aligned with business objectives
• In depth functional knowledge of tax laws, regulations and compliancy
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines
• Developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret and translate data for insight and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office, in particular with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Benefits:

• Competitive financial package
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• 34 days holiday increasing with service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension plan with company contributions plus a life assurance scheme
• We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to your pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service-accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners-major high street brands, supermarkets etc plus generous colleague discounts
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• After a qualifying period you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our holiday homes in Cornwall or the Lake District

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page to complete the application form. Please note that applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The advert may be closed before the application end date, if we receive sufficient applications we wish to progress to interview.