Tax Manager or Senior Manager

1 month ago


Bolton Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time €75,000

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance Group Tax Manager 
 
Location: Bolton (Hybrid)
 
Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday
 
Job Purpose: The Group Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning for the group. This role ensures the business adheres to relevant tax laws while optimizing its tax position in alignment with business objectives.
 
Tax Compliance & Reporting:
Oversee and manage the preparation, filing, and submission of tax returns for the group, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other applicable taxes.
Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting, including VAT compliance, tax provisions, and tax disclosures for financial statements.
Review and ensure proper tax documentation and record-keeping for VAT and other taxes in compliance with local, regional, and international tax laws.
Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate reporting and resolve any issues related to tax filings.
Oversee the group's VAT compliance and reporting processes ensuring adherence to local VAT laws, rates, and compliance timelines.
Work closely with finance and operations teams to optimize VAT positions, particularly focusing on VAT recovery and ensuring that VAT liabilities are minimized.
Corporate Tax Strategy & Planning:
Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize the group’s tax exposure while ensuring compliance with all applicable corporate tax laws.
Lead the group’s tax forecasting, budgeting, and tax provision processes, providing insights on expected tax liabilities and opportunities for tax savings.
Oversee the group’s transfer pricing policy and documentation, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
Tax Risk Management:
Identify and manage tax risks across the group, including VAT, income tax, customs duties, and other tax types.
Lead and manage tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities, including VAT audits and VAT-related inquiries.
Stay updated on changes in tax legislation (including VAT and other indirect taxes) and assess their potential impact on the organization, advising on necessary adjustments.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on a wide range of tax issues, including corporate tax, VAT, customs duties, and employee taxes.
Develop and maintain a strong internal network with key stakeholders in finance, legal, and operations to ensure the tax function supports business objectives.
Support the business in evaluating and managing the tax implications of new business initiatives, contracts, and projects.
Collaborate with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and auditors to manage complex tax issues, including VAT planning, compliance, and audits.
Represent the company in dealings with tax authorities, ensuring compliance and managing any disputes or audits.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent tax qualification is highly preferred.
Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in a tax role, with a strong background in VAT and corporate tax.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of VAT laws, corporate tax regulations, transfer pricing, and indirect tax compliance.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tax issues in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex tax legislation and provide actionable advice to the business.
Proven ability to work under pressure and handle complex tax matters.
Experience in the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
SAP, Oracle) to streamline VAT compliance and reporting.
Experience with international tax matters
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders in an accessible and practical way.
Participates in an annual performance review programme
Works, at all times, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the OFG Group and statutory regulations applicable to the Group.
OFG Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all employees to work in accordance with this.
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.
 
There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.
Our Vision We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.
 
Our Mission Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.
 
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
~ 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:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
 
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance
 



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