Senior Tax Manager

Posted 08 May 2025
Salary £80000.00 - £90000.00 per annum
LocationUxbridge
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH216002_1746738175

Job description

Senior Tax Manager
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (4 days per week)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Industry: Private Group / Multi-Entity / Property & Investment (desirable but not essential)

A large, privately owned and diversified group is seeking a Senior Tax Manager and Statutory Accountant to join its Central Finance function. This pivotal role combines tax compliance oversight with key elements of statutory financial reporting across a broad and complex group structure.

Reporting into the Head of Finance and overseeing a Tax Accountant, this role is ideal for a technically strong and proactive finance professional looking for a varied position with exposure to all areas of direct and indirect taxation, as well as corporate reporting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation and timely submission of corporation tax, VAT, CIS, and other tax filings across the group.

  • Take ownership of tax compliance for more complex entities, while reviewing the work on simpler subsidiaries.

  • Prepare and reconcile monthly and annual tax provisions, ensuring consistency with submitted returns.

  • Draft corporate tax disclosures for annual statutory financial statements.

  • Contribute to statutory accounts preparation including extended trial balances and disclosure notes.

  • Drive improvements to internal controls and tax processes; lead on-site reviews and training to increase tax awareness.

  • Provide technical input on group-wide tax planning strategies including interest restrictions, capital allowances, group relief, and loss planning.

  • Collaborate with internal finance teams, external advisors, and HMRC on various matters and projects.

  • Directly manage, coach, and develop a Tax Accountant.


Key Requirements

  • ACA and/or CTA qualified with at least 4 years PQE.

  • Strong tax compliance background, particularly in corporation tax and VAT.

  • Experience working with large and/or complex group structures.