Senior Tax Manager

Colwick Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead the UK tax function across two brands, ensuring compliant tax governance and robust controls. You will partner with Finance leadership, HR, Legal, and external advisors to steer tax strategy and risk management for a growing business. You’ll drive improvements in tax processes and reporting, supporting SAO responsibilities and interactions with HMRC. This is a high-impact position with senior leadership exposure and cross-brand influence.

Pay / Benefits

Hybrid working with four days per week in Colwick office
Professional development opportunities
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Collaborative working environment
Growth within two market-leading brands
Strong reputation for quality and service

Responsibilities

Lead UK tax compliance and reporting across Hillarys and Blinds2go, ensuring timely statutory obligations
Support the SAO responsibilities, coordinating annual assessments and certification
Maintain and enhance tax governance framework with robust controls and risk management
Oversee UK tax matters including corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, and withholding taxes
Lead tax accounting and reporting activities, including provisions, deferred tax, disclosures, and audits
Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors for informed tax guidance
Monitor UK and international tax developments and implement relevant changes
Support international tax initiatives (transfer pricing, Pillar Two, CbCR) and drive process improvements
Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and automation
Build strong stakeholder relationships with clear guidance on governance and compliance

Key requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline
Recognised professional tax qualification and/or Chartered Accountant status
Significant tax experience in multinational or professional services environments
Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax and UK tax compliance
Experience of SAO regime and HMRC governance expectations
Understanding of tax risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks (SOX)
Knowledge of tax accounting under UK GAAP and US GAAP
Exposure to international tax matters including transfer pricing and Pillar Two (advantageous)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational skills with multijob priority management