Group Tax Manager

Group Tax Manager

Location: Gloucester Head Office, hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £80,000 per annum plus benefits

We are looking for an experienced Group Tax Manager to join Mears Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to play a key role in managing the Group's tax affairs, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations while providing strategic advice to support business objectives.

About the Role:

As Group Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Group's tax compliance and reporting obligations while providing strategic tax support across the organisation.

·       Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporation tax, VAT and other relevant tax returns

·       Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group

·       Identify and manage tax risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies

·       Lead Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance activities

·       Provide strategic tax advice to senior management and business stakeholders

·       Support mergers, acquisitions and other business initiatives with tax expertise

·       Develop and maintain effective relationships with external tax advisors and authorities

·       Prepare and review tax reporting schedules, tax provisions and deferred tax calculations

·       Deliver training and guidance to finance and wider business teams on tax matters

Key Criteria:

·       Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and/or Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)

·       Extensive experience within a tax management role in a complex corporate environment

·       Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and regulations

·       Proven experience managing tax compliance and reporting activities

·       Previous leadership or management experience

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to research and interpret complex tax legislation

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to a range of stakeholders

·       Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

·       Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple functions

·       Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused mindset

·       Full UK driving licence desirable

Benefits

·       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·       Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave

·       Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available

·       Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping

·       Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

·       Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

·       Cycle to Work scheme

·       Periodic share save scheme

·       Recognition and long service awards

·       Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service

·       Learning and development opportunities

·       Career progression opportunities across Mears Group

·       Occupational health support

·       Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

·       Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

·       Enhanced company sick pay

·       5% employee and 8.5% employer pension contribution with Scottish Widows

·       Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

·       Private medical insurance (family cover)

·       Income Protection covering 50% of salary

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.