Tax Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Tax Manager to join a fast-growing, highly entrepreneurial business based in High Wycombe. This role offers hybrid working options (2 days in the office) and excellent progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tax planning, review current structure of corporation tax returns and develop methods to optimise it.
• Day to day ownership of the group's tax compliance and reporting activities across direct tax (corporation tax), indirect tax (VAT) and other taxes as applicable.
• Lead on development of the controls framework within the group for compliance, monitoring compliance for SAO effectiveness, establishing best in class processes and controls.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring external tax reporting compliance, through preparation and ownership of Group Finance & Tax Manual, ensuring it is accurate and up-to-date.
• Participate in direct tax and indirect tax planning and strategic initiatives to ensure eradication of inefficiencies.
• Liaise with external tax advisors to ensure timely, effective and efficient tax return filings.
• Responsible for accounting for income taxes, review of tax journals to support monthly reporting, statutory reporting and reconciliation to final CT submission.
• Review of capital spend for eligible expenditure to support capital allowance claim and R&D relief.
• Review of reports and analysis prepared by Tax Accountant.
• Submission and payments on a timely basis, including review process of quarterly submissions for Group FD and CFO.
• Support the Tax Accountant with reconciliation and review of HMRC MSS data and monthly PIVA statements and work with the Capital Projects team.
• Facilitate the development of junior members of the Group Finance Team by providing coaching and delegation.

Requirements:

• Qualified tax qualification (CTA).
• Qualified ACA or ACCA with recent Tax experience.
• Experience of IFRS highly desirable.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively & build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills, proven level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business.