Tax Manager

Tax Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits - Basingstoke, Hampshire (Hybrid 1-2 days in week)

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with an established, international organisation is seeking a Tax Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to take ownership of its UK and international tax affairs. This role will be responsible for managing tax compliance, reporting, and governance, while also providing proactive advisory support to the wider business.

Working closely with the Finance team and supported by a Tax Accountant, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, minimising risk, and maintaining an effective and compliant tax function.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and review of partnership and corporate tax returns
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings and payments
• Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts, including current and deferred tax
• Support forecasting of tax liabilities and effective tax rate management
• Manage relationships with external advisers and oversee deliverables
• Support partner-related tax matters including onboarding and leavers
• Oversee international tax filings and assess UK recoverability
• Monitor transfer pricing and group tax arrangements

VAT

• Review VAT returns and ensure accurate application and reporting
• Provide guidance to the business on VAT treatment
• Maintain robust VAT controls and processes
• Support implementation of legislative changes
• Oversee international VAT compliance via third parties

Employment Tax

• Support employment tax compliance including PAYE, NIC, and benefits
• Oversee IR35 processes and ensure correct off-payroll treatment
• Provide guidance to HR and Finance on employment tax matters

Tax Risk, Governance & Advisory

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impact
• Strengthen internal tax controls and governance frameworks
• Provide practical tax advice on commercial and operational matters
• Support responses to tax authority enquiries

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Operations
• Provide training and support on tax-related matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

General Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge
• Support ad hoc tax and finance projects
• Contribute to process improvement and system enhancements

Skills & Experience

• Professionally qualified (CTA or equivalent)
• Strong UK tax technical knowledge across corporate, partnership, VAT, and employment taxes
• Experience within a mixed tax environment (practice and/or industry)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative approach
• Strong Excel and tax software experience

Tax Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits - Basingstoke, Hampshire (Hybrid 1-2 days in week)