Tax Manager - Citadel Source Limited : Job Details

Citadel Source is delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with Spaghetti Bridge to bring to market an exciting new Tax Manager role, based predominantly from home, with some time spent at the head office in Yeovil (circa once a week)

About the client

Spaghetti Bridge is an organisation built around a collection of schools that support young people with a range of needs, who have significant barriers to learning, whatever their readiness to trust and engage. Spaghetti Bridge curriculum allows young people to develop a culture of success from the outset. Central to the approach, is offering students the opportunity to redefine what school means to them. Offering them an environment that looks warm, inviting, safe and that looks wholly different to traditional schools that they may have attended before, allowing them to truly experience a 'fresh start.’

The role

The Tax Manager will manage all tax compliance and planning activities in-house, working closely with the finance team and external advisors. This is a new position, created to streamline the organisation's tax processes and reduce reliance on external tax consultants.

The role will be responsible for all tax-related matters within the business, including compliance, strategic tax planning, and liaising with auditors whilst also taking an active role in the implementation of all systems, processes and controls necessary to build a finance function which is fit for purpose as the company continues to grow.

About you

This role will suit an individual with strong technical knowledge and practical experience in managing corporate taxes, VAT, payroll taxes, and other compliance obligations. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the in-house tax function, working directly with the Finance Director and providing critical input on tax strategy.

As the Tax Manager your role will include but not be limited to:

• Manage the corporation tax compliance process, including the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tax computations and filings.
• Handle the quarterly VAT return process, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage the VAT Capital Goods scheme, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of VAT on capital assets.
• Provide support and oversight on payroll tax matters, including PAYE, NICs, and employee benefits tax compliance (P11Ds).
• Conduct capital allowances reviews for new site purchases and redevelopment projects.
• Oversee the business's thin capitalization reporting and liaise with external consultants where necessary to ensure compliance with relevant tax rules.
• Identify and implement tax efficiencies across the business, working closely with senior management.
• Manage relationships with external tax consultants, engaging them on more complex or specialized issues.

What the client has to offer

• A salary of between £60,000 - £80,000
• Primarily remote working, once a week onsite in Yeovil.
• A high degree of flexibility

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source