Group Taxation Manager in Burton upon Trent

As the Taxation Manager you will work closely with the Group Finance Director and local accounting teams to ensure that tax governance and reporting is standardised across MARCH Group and that all tax related Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) obligations are fully adhered to and can be evidenced. The role will be value adding with the potential to reduce risk, aligning new entity standards as the Group acquires new businesses and reducing third party tax advice related costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Group Taxation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Group's tax compliance, implementing the Group Taxation Strategy and managing key risks on the MARCH Group Tax Register and interfacing with external stakeholders including HMRC and professional services companies.
• This includes supporting the preparation of tax computations, acting as the primary point of contact for all tax-related queries, and leading initiatives such as the transition to a Group VAT registration.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring the group meets its SAO obligations and maintains robust tax governance.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations and returns across the group.
• Ensure timely submission of tax filings and payments.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation to support SAO certification.
• Overseeing US tax filing requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact in the group for any queries and liaison with HMRC.

SAO Support

• Assist in the preparation of SAO documentation and evidence.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure tax processes are documented and compliant.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the group.

VAT Strategy & Compliance

• Lead the transition towards a Group VAT registration.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submission.
• Provide guidance on VAT treatment for complex transactions.
• Oversee VAT, payroll taxes and CIS compliance across the MARCH Group with assistance from divisional finance staff.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the internal point of contact for all tax-related queries.
• Liaise with external advisors and HMRC as required.
• Provide tax input on business initiatives, contracts, and transactions.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Develop and implement tax policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the group.
• Support internal audits and control reviews related to tax.
• Oversee and manage the UK Corporation Tax compliance process, including working alongside third party advisors to ensure timely reporting.
• Assist with group relief claims to ensure cashflow optimisation.

Acquisitions & Corporate Activity

• Support tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions and disposals.
• Assess tax implications of corporate transactions and integration activities.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.

Skills and Experiences

• Preferable experience in this role within a Projects based Engineering, Construction, or facilities industry.
• Excellent Excel skills and systems understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of managing remote stakeholders and implementing group processes & procedures or change management.
• Ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment.
• Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position.
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees.
• Career development within a successful and growing business.

We are March, the UK's leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.