Quick overview
Job description
Tax Manager Temp-Perm
Our client, a leading UK retail business, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their Head Office team in Plymouth.
The Role
This is a key position responsible for overseeing tax compliance, risk management, and tax strategy across UK and Irish operations. You'll provide expert advice to support commercial decision-making, business growth, and strategic projects while ensuring compliance across all tax matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Corporation Tax, VAT, and indirect tax compliance and reporting.
- Act as the main contact for HMRC, tax authorities, and external advisers.
- Provide tax support for acquisitions, restructures, and business expansion projects.
- Monitor tax legislation and ensure robust tax controls and governance.
- Advise senior stakeholders on tax risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
- Support transfer pricing requirements and tax strategy development.
Key Requirements
- ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent qualification.
- Strong experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
- Excellent knowledge of Corporation Tax, VAT, customs/import VAT, and employment taxes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
Desirable
- Republic of Ireland tax experience.
- Experience within retail, e-commerce, or marketplace businesses.
- Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and transfer pricing.
- Experience working within a large multi-entity organisation.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to Work scheme
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:30pm
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