Tax Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Slough as a Tax Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for a broad range of UK tax matters, covering compliance, reporting and advisory work.

The position offers variety across corporation tax, VAT and employment taxes. You will work independently while liaising with external tax advisers and colleagues across the business, helping ensure tax obligations are met accurately and identifying practical improvements to processes.

Salary is available on application.

Hybrid working, 3 days in the Slough office and 2 working from home.

Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days, a pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution, private healthcare, car allowance and an employee assistance programme.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual corporation tax returns and supporting calculations
• Complete monthly tax accounting and prepare tax journals
• Calculate quarterly corporation tax payments and reconcile final tax positions
• Support transfer pricing and Corporate Interest Restriction

requirements

• Calculate withholding tax payments and complete CT61 returns
• Review relevant tax treaty arrangements and liaise with treasury colleagues
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, accounting entries and partial exemption calculations
• Review VAT adjustments and ensure payments are made within agreed deadlines
• Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreement and Tax Award Scheme calculations
• Support Senior Accounting Officer reporting

requirements

• Liaise directly with HMRC and respond to tax enquiries
• Work with external advisers on compliance, tax risks and advisory projects
• Review tax processes and recommend practical improvements
• Keep colleagues informed of relevant changes in tax legislation and their impact on the business

Experience required:

• Strong UK tax experience covering corporation tax, VAT and employment taxes
• Experience managing tax compliance and reporting across multiple companies
• Confident preparing corporation tax returns, tax calculations and accounting entries
• A good understanding of VAT, including partial exemption
• Knowledge of withholding tax, transfer pricing and Corporate Interest Restriction

requirements

• Experience liaising with HMRC and external tax advisers
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to explain tax matters clearly to colleagues
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving processes
• Comfortable taking ownership of a broad workload and working independently
• Good working knowledge of tax software and Microsoft Excel