Group Tax Manager

An opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end tax function for a large, complex UK business with revenues exceeding £1bn. Operating as a standalone specialist, you'll have the autonomy to shape the role, build key stakeholder relationships, and make a real impact across corp tax, VAT and stat reporting. You'll either be an experienced in-house tax professional looking for greater ownership/autonomy, or a tax specialist from practice ready to make your move into industry.

What you'll do:

• Take full ownership of the UK corporate tax compliance cycle, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

• Lead the end-to-end VAT compliance process, including returns, payments and advisory support across the business.

• Prepare statutory tax disclosures and oversee all associated reporting requirements.

• Act as the primary contact for HMRC, managing enquiries and maintaining a positive working relationship.

• Manage relationships with external tax advisers and coordinate specialist support where required.

• Lead the Senior Accounting Officer reporting process and ensure ongoing compliance.

• Provide tax guidance to Finance, Payroll and the wider business on a range of tax matters, including PAYE, customs and indirect tax.

• Support business acquisitions, disposals and internal restructures from a tax perspective.

• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation, identifying risks and opportunities for the business.

• Partner closely with the Financial Accounts team to ensure robust tax reporting and compliance.

What you'll bring:

• Experience managing end-to-end corporate tax and VAT compliance within a large, complex organisation, or the ambition and capability to step into that responsibility.

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

• Strong technical knowledge across UK corporate tax, VAT and statutory tax reporting.

• Experience working with HMRC and external advisers.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage your own workload in a standalone role.

• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence across Finance and the wider business.

• We would also welcome applications from tax professionals looking to make their first move from practice into industry, or experienced Assistant Managers ready to step into a broader, more autonomous position.

Package

• Salary: £80,000–£90,000

• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office

• Standalone role with significant autonomy and exposure across the business

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates