Tax Compliance Manager
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,000 to £61,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 4DY |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Your new company
A large, purpose-led organisation with a national footprint is looking to appoint a Tax Governance & Compliance Lead to join its Corporate Finance team. Managing a diverse group structure and complex tax affairs, the organisation plays a vital role within communities across the UK and offers a collaborative, values-driven working environment.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established finance function in a role with significant visibility across the organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing key business decisions.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, you will take ownership of the organisation's tax governance and compliance framework, acting as the subject matter expert across all taxation matters.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading corporation tax compliance, reporting and year-end tax accounting activities
- Managing relationships with external advisers, auditors and HMRC
- Providing practical tax advice across a broad range of direct, indirect and employment tax matters
- Supporting tax planning initiatives across the wider group structure
- Taking ownership of tax governance, risk management and compliance frameworks
- Advising on employment tax matters including benefits, expenses and off-payroll working arrangements
- Supporting senior stakeholders on complex tax issues and business projects
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and controls
This role offers exposure to both compliance and advisory work, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a broad and varied position with genuine autonomy
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA, CTA and/or ATT qualified
- Previous tax experience gained within practice and/or industry
- Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and tax accounting
- Experience working with large, complex organisations or group structures
- Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Commercial mindset with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Experience of employment taxes, governance and wider tax risk management would be advantageous
What you'll get in return
- Remote working with excellent flexibility
- Part-time and flexible working options available
- Competitive pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence key strategic decisions
- Broad tax exposure covering corporate tax, employment taxes, governance and advisory matters
- A role that offers genuine ownership, autonomy and long-term career development
What you need to do now
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