Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a strategic role within a growing and complex business? We are seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, risk management, and tax planning activities while providing expert advice that supports commercial decision-making and business growth.
The Role
As Tax Manager, you will take ownership of tax compliance and advisory matters across multiple business entities. Covering Corporation Tax, VAT, and indirect taxes, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance, minimise risk, and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
You will also act as the key point of contact for tax authorities and external advisers, supporting governance, controls, and strategic business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting, and planning activities.
- Manage VAT and indirect tax compliance across business operations.
- Provide tax advice relating to trading activities, acquisitions, imports, exports, customs procedures, and international operations.
- Manage relationships with HMRC, tax authorities, and external advisers.
- Support audits, enquiries, and compliance reviews.
- Monitor tax legislation and ensure effective governance and compliance processes are maintained.
- Provide tax support on acquisitions, restructures, and business expansion projects.
- Advise senior stakeholders on the tax implications of commercial decisions.
- Identify opportunities for tax efficiencies, process improvements, and risk reduction.
About You
- Professionally qualified ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent.
- Significant experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
- Strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, VAT, customs and import VAT, and employment taxes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Able to communicate complex tax matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance compliance requirements and business objectives.
Desirable Experience
- Republic of Ireland tax experience.
- Experience within retail, e-commerce, or marketplace environments.
- Exposure to acquisitions, business integrations, and transfer pricing.
- Experience working within a large multi-entity organisation.
What's on Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
- Exposure to a broad range of tax disciplines and commercial projects.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you're a qualified tax professional looking to combine technical expertise with strategic business partnering, we'd love to hear from you
Tax Manager in Plymouth employer: Gap Personnel Limited
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