Tax Manager

Tax Manager: South of England
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its established in-house tax function. This is a broad and commercially focused role offering exposure across UK and European tax compliance, VAT, tax governance, risk management and business partnering activities.Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will provide practical tax advice, support strategic initiatives, and help ensure the organisation maintains a robust and effective tax framework.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage UK and EU tax compliance obligations.
• Oversee VAT compliance and indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the organisation's tax governance framework.
• Identify, assess and manage tax risks, ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place.
• Provide day-to-day tax advice and support to stakeholders across the business.
• Act as a trusted business partner to finance, commercial and operational teams.
• Liaise directly with HMRC and other relevant tax authorities on compliance and technical matters.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers, coordinating specialist advice and support where required.
• Lead and contribute to a range of tax projects, including process improvements, legislative change implementation and wider business initiatives.
• Support tax planning activities by assessing the tax implications of commercial decisions and business developments.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure the business remains compliant with evolving requirements.
• Assist with tax audits, reviews and compliance reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and governance procedures.

About You:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, CTA).
• Strong experience of UK and European tax compliance.
• Proven VAT and indirect tax expertise.
• Knowledge of tax governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic tax advice.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer:

• Broad and varied in-house tax remit.
• Opportunity to work across both compliance and advisory matters.
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Involvement in a range of tax projects and strategic initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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