Tax Manager in Plymouth, Devon

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Tax Manager to join a growing organisation based in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to take ownership of tax compliance, risk management and strategic tax planning across UK and Republic of Ireland operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance, providing strategic advice to support business growth and acquisitions, and strengthening tax governance and controls across a complex, multi-entity business.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers and tax authorities, you will provide expert guidance on a broad range of tax matters, helping to manage risk, improve efficiencies and support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Corporation Tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and planning across UK and Republic of Ireland entities.
• Oversee VAT and indirect tax compliance, providing technical advice on trading activities, acquisitions, imports and exports, customs procedures and international operations.
• Manage relationships with HMRC, relevant tax authorities and external advisers, including audits, enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, identify potential risks and ensure robust tax controls, governance and compliance processes are maintained.
• Provide tax expertise and support for acquisitions, restructures, business expansion and other strategic projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on the tax implications of commercial decisions, identifying opportunities for tax efficiencies, available reliefs and process improvements.
• Support transfer pricing requirements and contribute to the development of tax strategy.
• Review contracts and commercial arrangements to identify and address tax implications.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in UK tax compliance and advisory work.
• Strong technical knowledge of Corporation Tax, UK VAT, customs and import VAT, and employment taxes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A commercially focused approach, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-tax specialists.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with stakeholders across the business.

Desirable

• Experience with Republic of Ireland taxation.
• Background in retail, e-commerce or marketplace environments.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, business integrations and transfer pricing.
• Experience working within a large, multi-entity organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Long-service awards.
• Employee discount.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take on a broad and influential role, combining technical tax expertise with commercial strategy in a growing business.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next career move, we would welcome your application.

Permanent | Plymouth

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