Finance Manager

Overview

As Tax and Compliance Manager, you will lead group tax reporting and compliance from our Skipton head office. You’ll work closely with the Group Tax function to strengthen controls, drive process improvements, and increase tax awareness across the organisation. You will manage key tax returns and adapt to evolving legislation, while supporting the business with planning and digitisation to enhance efficiency. This role combines hands-on tax work with advisory and training responsibilities, offering impact across finance and operations.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• extensive training and development
• broad benefits package (financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing)
• career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the annual Corporation Tax return for the Group
• Prepare quarterly corporation tax provisions and the Group Payment Arrangement estimate
• Support with the annual RDEC claim preparation
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for the VAT Group
• Prepare and submit the CIS return and PAYE settlement agreement
• Manage and enhance controls for accurate and compliant tax reporting
• Act as the point of contact for HMRC, internal stakeholders and auditors
• Promote tax training and awareness across the organisation
• Provide tax planning advice when required
• Embed tax technology and promote digitisation for efficient reporting and data
• Undertake internal tax assurance reviews and monitor tax legislation changes
• Complete ad hoc compliance tasks (e.g., National Living Wage, GDPR, internal audits)

Key requirements

• Proven experience in a similar tax and compliance role
• A relevant Finance or Tax qualification (ACCA, ACA or CTA)
• Confidence with ERP systems, databases and large data sets
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in a varied role combining regular reporting with ad hoc projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, change‑oriented mindset
• Construction sector experience is advantageous but not required

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to identify improvements and drive change
• ERP systems proficiency
• Data handling with large datasets
• Tax technology and digitisation initiatives

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