Join a forward‐thinking organisation and lead critical tax, compliance, and financial reporting activities.
Hays Client is seeking an experienced and ambitious finance professional to take ownership of group tax operations and play a key role in shaping financial governance across a growing organisation. The RoleAs Senior Tax & Financial Reporting Lead, you will:
Lead on all aspects of group tax activities, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and customs, providing clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Play a central role in intergroup accounting, including M&A activity, cross‐border transactions, and maintaining transfer pricing documentation.
Support financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance submissions.
Contribute to internal reporting cycles such as balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
Work collaboratively across the finance team to uphold best practice and a robust control environment.
Provide commercial and operational business partnering support across the organisation.
Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls in alignment with the organisation's Digital Transformation agenda.
Fully qualified accountant (ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within Dairy/Agri‐Food/FMCG.
Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, customs, and wider statutory reporting requirements.
Experience of cross‐border trading and associated tax implications.
Proven experience in compliance‐focused workstreams (HMRC, INI, ONS, auditors, advisors, banking partners).
Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills, with strong Excel capability.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with finance and non‐finance teams.
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
You will be part of a supportive and values‐driven organisation with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. Benefits include:
~ Hybrid working (aligned to the organisation's current hybrid model).
~ Competitive salary (DOE).
~ Learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
~ Contributory company pension.
~ Life Assurance.
If you're a driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with Hays Client
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