Group Tax Manager

Your new company
You will be joining a leading UK logistics organisation operating at scale across the UK and internationally. The businessis undergoing continued transformation and growth, with a strong emphasis ongovernance, innovation and collaboration. Tax plays a central role insupporting commercial decisions and ensuring compliance across a complex, multi‑entity group. The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees are supported to thrive.

Your new role
As Group Tax Manager, you will support the Head of Tax across the full spectrum of UK and overseas tax compliance on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a broad, hands‑on role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to act as a key tax business partner across the Group.
Your responsibilities will include leading UK corporation tax compliance, overseeing VAT and employment tax reporting, managing overseas subsidiary filings and contributing to tax accounting for both consolidated and statutory accounts. You will also support tax governance processes, manage relationships with HMRC and external advisers and provide practical tax input into business projects, system implementations and strategic initiatives.
This role is well suited to a candidate moving in‑house from practise, including newly qualified professionals looking to gain breadth, ownership and commercial exposure.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a qualified tax professional (ACA or CTA) with a strong grounding in UK corporation tax and VAT. You will have experience preparing corporation tax computations and returns, alongside exposure to tax accounting and disclosures within a group environment.

You will also bring:

• Experience across UK tax compliance, including corporation tax and VAT
• An understanding of tax accounting, including current and deferred tax
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• The confidence to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous learning

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll receive the opportunity to build in‑house tax experience within a large, fast‑paced organisation, gaining broad exposure acros scompliance, governance and advisory work. The business offers:

• At least 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits including discounts, insurance and healthcare options
• Clear opportunities for career development beyond the fixed‑term contract
• A supportive, inclusive working culture that values wellbeing and progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional seeking a varied and impactful in‑house role within the logistics sector.

What you need to do now
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