Job Description
Keeler Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and fast-growing international business with the appointment of an experienced Tax Manager.
This is a newly created, in-house role offering exposure to a broad range of UK and international tax responsibilities across a large, dynamic group structure. You’ll work closely with the Head of Tax and wider finance team, taking ownership of compliance, reporting, governance, and advisory support, with responsibility for managing and developing a small internal tax team.
Flexible working is available, however regular travel to the head office in Norfolk (with occasional overnight stays) will be expected.
Key Responsibilities:
* Corporate Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns across approximately 50 entities; manage group relief, capital allowance claims, and ensure all statutory obligations are met.
* VAT Compliance: Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of UK VAT returns; monitor the VAT position across the group, ensuring correct treatment and advising on complex transactions.
* Tax Reporting & Disclosures: Deliver accurate tax provisions and disclosures under IFRS/FRS101 for quarterly and year-end financial reporting; prepare quarterly instalment calculations and reconciliations.
* International & Cross-Border Reporting: Support with global tax compliance including Country-by-Country Reporting and Withholding Tax returns; assist with reviewing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation.
* Governance & Risk Management: Support the Head of Tax in developing and maintaining tax strategy, policy, and controls; conduct risk assessments and identify areas for process improvement and automation.
* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small tax team; provide technical guidance and training, and act as a key point of support for the wider finance function on tax-related queries.
* Advisory & Project Work: Work on group-wide projects including R&D claims, acquisitions, business restructuring, and system implementations; act as a tax business partner across functions including finance, legal, and operations.
Skills & Experience Required:
* CTA qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong UK tax experience from either practice or industry
* Proven ability to manage tax compliance and reporting in a complex group structure
* Excellent Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
* Strong communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
* Previous team management experience is advantageous
* Experience with AlphaTax and international tax issues is desirable, not essential