Group Tax Manager in Bury

Department: Tax, Finance

Location: Bury

Reporting To: Group Head of Direct Tax

Contract Type: Permanent

Internal/External: External

Role Overview

Reporting to the Group Head of Direct Tax, you will lead the Group’s corporation tax compliance and reporting across the UK, Ireland and selected international jurisdictions.

Compliance

• Lead the preparation of the Group’s UK and Irish corporation tax computations (prepared in‑house using AlphaTax), including detailed capital allowances reviews.
• Coordinate with external advisers on the preparation of UK research and development tax credit claims.
• Manage the calculation and payment of the UK Group’s quarterly corporation tax instalments.
• Manage internal recording of group relief and other group payment arrangement items.
• Coordinate with external advisors on the completion, filing and payment of international corporation tax returns.
• Act as a key point of contact for relevant tax authorities.
• Prepare the Group’s PAYE Settlement Agreement.
• Produce contractor status assessments in line with Group policies.

Tax Reporting

• Prepare consolidated current and deferred tax provisions for half‑year and year‑end reporting.
• Produce tax disclosures for the IFRS consolidated financial statements and the parent company FRS 102 accounts. This will also extend to UK subsidiary accounts.
• Manage the Group tax audit process, acting as one of the main contacts for external auditor queries.
• Prepare cash tax forecasts for the Group, including estimation of the consolidated effective tax rate.

Advisory

• Support corporate simplification and legal entity rationalisation projects.
• Contribute to Group tax governance and policy initiatives, including tax transparency, tax policy development, tax risk register oversight, SAO and CCO compliance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tax legislation, assess its impact on the Group, and clearly communicate relevant updates to non‑tax specialists.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical tax knowledge with well‑developed analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proven tax reporting experience, with the ability to deliver high‑quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the confidence to present to Senior Finance stakeholders and non‑Finance audiences.
• Experience in coaching, developing and supporting junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity, or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully. As a part of our successful and continually evolving company, you’ll be encouraged to embrace and uphold our strategic priorities: putting people first, at the forefront of digital innovation, staying deeply attuned to our customers, and pursuing operational excellence. We are always exploring new avenues for growth, and we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact every day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Healthcare
• Free onsite parking
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work