Group Tax Manager, Windsor, to £140k

The role

Position: Group Tax Manager

Division: Finance

Location: Windsor (1 day per week)

Status: Full time

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Group Tax Manager to take full ownership of the organisation's tax obligations (with a heavy focus on corporation tax and VAT compliance).

This is a standalone in-house role, suited to an experienced tax professional who is comfortable operating independently, managing day-to-day tax matters while ensuring compliance, control, and tax risk management across the business.

The role is predominantly compliance-focused, with responsibility for accurate filings, tax accounting, and interaction with HMRC and external advisers. The successful candidate will need to apply strong UK tax technical knowledge in a commercial, healthcare environment.

Reporting lines:

As the Group Tax Manager, you report directly to the Financial Controller

Reporting lines and direct reports may change from time to time in line with the requirements of the role.

Your key responsibilities:

· Full ownership of UK corporation tax compliance, including insourcing or preparation and review of tax computations and CT600 returns from external advisors

· Preparation of current and deferred tax calculations for consolidated IFRS accounts and statutory accounts under UK GAAP and management of external auditors

· Management of corporation tax payments, instalment payments and tax forecasts

· End-to-end responsibility for UK VAT compliance, including review of VAT return (prepared by finance team) and complying with Making Tax Digital requirements

· Review and advise on VAT treatment of transactions, including healthcare-related VAT complexities (including zero-rated prescriptions, partial exemption special method)

· Support People & Culture and Finance teams with employment tax processes

· Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC on all tax matters, including audits and enquiries

· Manage relationships with external tax advisers, reviewing work and controlling costs

· Establish, maintain and document robust tax processes and controls

· Identify and manage tax risks, escalating issues appropriately

· Provide practical tax guidance to finance and operational stakeholders

· Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess business impact

Experience and Skills:

· Strong UK corporation tax compliance experience in an industry or mixed role

· Solid practical knowledge of UK VAT, ideally with exposure to healthcare / VAT exempt businesses

· Experience preparing tax computations and returns with minimal supervision

· Good understanding of tax accounting (current and deferred tax)

· Experience dealing directly with HMRC

· Ability to operate independently in a hands-on, standalone role

· Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

· Confident communicator with non-tax stakeholders

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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