Group Tax Manager

Job Description

Your new company

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You'll be joining a market‑leading organisation within the UK retail and e‑commerce sector. The business operates at significant scale, with a strong digital presence and a complex, fast‑moving commercial environment. Known for innovation, customer focus and continuous improvement, the company offers a collaborative culture with exposure to large‑scale operations and high‑quality finance professionals.
Your new role

As a Group Tax Manager, you will play a key role within a dynamic in‑house tax function, supporting the organisation's UK tax compliance, reporting and advisory requirements. Working closely with finance, audit and wider stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing UK corporation tax computations, returns and supporting analysis

Supporting quarterly instalment calculations and tax forecasting

Assisting with monthly, quarterly and year‑end tax reporting

Working closely with auditors and supporting tax disclosures

Maintaining strong tax governance and documentation, including SAO compliance

Supporting HMRC queries and information requests

Providing input on business queries, including expense treatment and withholding tax

Assisting with transfer pricing data and documentation

Carrying out technical research and supporting tax planning initiatives

Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and use of tax technology

This role offers broad exposure across tax compliance, reporting and advisory in a commercially focused environment.
What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• A recognised tax or accounting qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Strong experience in UK corporate tax, either from industry or practice

A solid understanding of UK corporation tax compliance and reporting requirements

Experience working with or supporting GAAP and audit processes

The ability to interpret tax legislation and apply it practically to business scenarios

Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative working style

A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and tax technology

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll receive:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working options (2 office days per week)

Exposure to a large, complex and high‑profile tax environment

Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing in‑house tax team

The chance to influence tax processes and support strategic business decisions

A supportive, inclusive culture that values development and continuous improvement

What you need to do now

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