About the Role
Motability Operations are recruiting for a Tax Manager in Bristol on a full‑time, permanent basis. The role is part of the Financial Reporting & Tax team.
Core Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns and quarterly instalment payments.
* Prepare MO’s Pillar 2 returns to a high standard and submit on time (with external support as required).
* Calculate current and deferred taxes and prepare tax disclosures in MO’s Annual Report & Accounts, Half‑Year Report, monthly Management Accounts, and provide analysis of tax balance movements.
* Provide accurate, researched tax guidance, respond to ad‑hoc queries, and support change initiatives.
* Maintain an excellent relationship with HMRC, including MO’s HMRC CCM, and represent MO in annual Business Risk Review sessions.
* Support annual Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certification and ensure timely submission.
* Update and publish MO’s Tax Strategy to deadline.
* Ensure MO’s VAT returns and PSA returns are accurate and submitted on time; manage VAT and PSA payments and recoveries.
* Provide top‑quality payroll tax guidance as needed.
* Provide tax training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
* Maintain MO’s Tax Risk Control Framework and transfer‑pricing documentation.
* Proactively identify upcoming tax rule developments, assess impact, engage stakeholders, and implement timely responses.
* Assess impact of UK budgets on MO and communicate to stakeholders.
* Engage external tax consultants when required.
About You
Passionate and confident in producing accurate information within expected timescales, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and a welcoming approach to new ideas. Excellent time‑management, problem‑solving, communication, and people skills. Demonstrated experience communicating complex tax and financial information to diverse audiences.
Minimum Criteria
* Appropriate Accounting / Tax Accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience.
* Demonstrable understanding of UK Corporation Tax & VAT.
* Strong analytical, mathematical and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in working with colleagues at all levels across the business.
* Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills with advanced MS Excel expertise.
Benefits
* Annual discretionary bonus.
* 15% non‑contributory pension (9% during probation).
* Life assurance 4× basic salary.
* Employee Discount Scheme and app.
* Discounted Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* 28 days annual leave (purchase or sale of days available).
* Funded private medical insurance cover, critical illness insurance, free access to healthcare apps (Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP).
* Funded health screening for over 50s.
* One day per year to volunteer, paid.
* Fully accessible company allotment.
* Prayer room and quiet spaces in office.
* Optional voluntary benefits: dental insurance, health and cancer screenings, discounted gym memberships, charitable giving.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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