About The Role
Motability Operations are currently recruiting for a Tax Manager to join us in Bristol on a full-time, permanent basis. The Tax Manager role provides an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, high‑performing Financial Reporting & Tax team in Bristol.
Core Responsibilities
* Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax Returns and quarterly instalment payments.
* Ensuring that MO’s Pillar 2 returns are prepared to a high standard and submitted on time (with potential external support as may be required).
* Calculation of current and deferred taxes and preparation of tax disclosures in MO’s Annual Report & Accounts, Half‑Year Report and monthly Management Accounts, and provision of clear analysis & explanations for movements in tax balances.
* Providing accurate, well‑researched tax guidance to the business, responding to ad hoc queries on a timely basis and supporting change initiatives as required.
* Maintaining an excellent relationship with HMRC and in particular MO’s HMRC CCM, and representing MO in its annual Business Risk Review sessions with HMRC.
* Supporting the annual Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certification and ensuring this is submitted on time.
* Ensuring that MO’s Tax Strategy is updated and published to deadline.
* Ensuring that MO’s VAT Returns are accurate and submitted on time, and that any VAT payments/recoveries are made on a timely basis.
* Ensuring that MO’s PSA Returns are accurate and submitted on time, and that any PSA payments are made on a timely basis.
* Provision of top‑quality guidance on payroll taxes as may be needed.
* Providing tax training and guidance to internal stakeholders as required.
* Maintenance of MO’s Tax Risk Control Framework and associated documentation, including Transfer Pricing documentation.
* Proactive identification of upcoming developments in tax rules; assessment of the impact of such on MO; engagement with key internal stakeholders affected; and ensuring that MO implements an appropriate response on a timely basis.
* Assessing the impact on MO of Spring and Autumn UK Government Budgets and communicating that to relevant internal stakeholders.
* Supporting engagements with external tax consultants who may be engaged as needed.
About You
You’ll be passionate and confident in producing accurate information within expected timescales. You will have a high sense of personal responsibility and a welcoming approach to new ideas and questions. You’ll have strong time management skills and the ability to oversee complex tasks whilst maximising productivity and paying attention to detail. Excellent people skills and effective communication are also key to the role and the team.
Minimum Criteria
* Appropriate Accounting / Tax Accounting qualification (e.g. ACA / CIMA or equivalent) with significant PQE
* Demonstrable understanding of UK Corporation Tax & VAT
* Strong mathematical, analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience in working with colleagues at all levels from across the business, adapting communication approach to ensure the stakeholders have a clear understanding
* Experience in communicating complex tax / financial information to a wide range of audiences.
* Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills & advanced MS Excel skills
Benefits
* An annual discretionary bonus
* 15% non‑contributory pension (9% during probation period)
* Life assurance at 4× your basic salary
* Employee Discount Scheme with a wide range of retailers and an app to save on the go
* Discounted Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme (showers, changing rooms and secure bike sheds on site)
* 28 days annual leave with the option to purchase and sell days
* Funded Private Medical Insurance cover
* Critical illness insurance
* Free access to healthcare apps: Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP
* Funded health screening for over 50s
* 1 day per year to volunteer (paid)
* Access to a fully accessible company allotment for local charitable organisations
* Access to a prayer room and quiet spaces in the office
* Dental insurance
* Health and cancer screenings for you and your partner
* Discounted gym memberships
* Charitable giving opportunities
Equal Opportunities
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other protected characteristics.
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