The role
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The UK Tax Manager will oversee and manage all UK tax compliance, reporting, and strategy for the group. This role ensures the business adheres to relevant tax laws while optimizing its tax position, with a strong focus on VAT and corporate tax. It offers a diverse workload, combining compliance with strategic advisory projects in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.
What you'll do:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
1. Manage the preparation and submission of corporate income tax, VAT, and other tax returns.
2. Ensure timely and accurate reporting, disclosures, and provisions.
3. Work with external advisors and auditors to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
VAT Management
4. Lead VAT compliance and reporting processes.
5. Provide advice on VAT recovery, intercompany flows, and cross-border transactions.
6. Ensure VAT treatments are accurate and optimized.
Corporate Tax Strategy & Planning
7. Support tax strategy and planning with the Head of Tax.
8. Lead UK group tax forecasting, budgeting, and provision processes.
9. Support on M&A transactions and reorganisations.
Transfer Pricing
10. Oversee transfer pricing policy and documentation.
11. Manage benchmarking, reporting, and intercompany agreements.
Tax Risk Management
12. Identify and manage tax risks across all tax types.
13. Lead HMRC audits, enquiries, and negotiations.
14. Monitor changes in legislation and advise on impact.
Stakeholder Management
15. Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams.
16. Provide advice on tax implications of new projects and contracts.
17. Maintain strong relationships with HMRC, auditors, and advisors.
What we're looking for:
Essential
18. ACA, ACCA, CTA (or equivalent).
19. 3–5 years’ experience in tax, with strong VAT and corporate tax knowledge.
20. Technical expertise in VAT law, corporate tax regulations, and transfer pricing.
21. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
22. Ability to prioritise and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
23. Group tax accounting and advisory experience (M&A, reorganisations).
24. Knowledge of international tax matters.
25. Ability to communicate complex tax issues simply and effectively.
Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
26. Life Assurance
27. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
28. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
29. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
30. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
31. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
32. Cycle to Work Schemes
33. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
34. Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.