Broster Buchanan are hiring for a Group Tax Manager role with an exciting fashion house based in the Greater Manchester Area.This is the first in-house tax hire for this fast-growing luxury brand, and as such is a great opportunity to grow a team and progress to a Head of Tax role.The position comes with a salary of circa £65k-£80k plus 20% bonus and a great benefits package.This role can be considered on either a full-time or a part-time basis.This is a pivotal hire for the business and this person will work closely with the CFO in managing all tax-related matters - This person will need to be hands-on with some elements of compliance, but largely will be working on tax planning, tax strategy, business partnering and tax projects - So a really interesting mix of tax work. Key ResponsibilitiesTax Compliance & ReportingManage and prepare timely tax filings, including:
- Management out outsourced corporate tax compliance
- Preparation and submission of monthly UK VAT returns
- Preparation and submission of international VAT/sales tax returns and liaising with our compliance partners where relevant
- Oversee and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in all regions where the company operates
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax related filings
- Review and manage tax provision calculations/balance sheet reconciliations
- Work on transfer pricing related topics
- Oversee and manage tax projects, working with internal colleagues and stakeholders, and external advisers where appropriate
- Work with finance team to improve/ensure appropriate tax related control/review procedures in place
- Own tax elements of business systems, eg ownership of tax code maintenance
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiency improvements
- Assist the wider business with decision making on commercial aspects to ensure most tax efficient outcome
- Keep up-to-date with tax law changes and advise the business on potential impacts.
Tax Risk Management
- Proactively identify tax risks and opportunities to mitigate exposure to tax audits and penalties.
- Manage tax audits and work with external auditors and tax authorities as required
- Implement best practices for tax reporting and documentation to reduce the risk of dispute
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with relevant teams, including but not limited to, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.
- Provide tax advice and guidance to various departments on matters such as pricing, vendor contracts, and customer transactions.
- Work with existing team to improve/ensure appropriate tax related control/review procedures in place
- Work with the CFO on ad-hoc projects
- Work with HR & Payroll functions and external advisors on employment related taxation
- Provide ad-hoc training and advice to Finance Team on relevant taxation matters
- Assist with ad hoc analysis/be involved in ad hoc projects as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with based in the North-West who is looking for an interesting in-house tax position in the local area.In addition to the attractive industry sector and the greenfield nature of the role, the other stand-out thing about this role is that it is likely to progress into a Head of Tax role in the next 12-24 months - So great for someone looking for a role that offers progression.Apply now to find out more and to view the full job description.