UK Tax Manager

UK Tax Manager – Hertfordshire - £65,000–£85,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits - Hybrid (2 days office based)

About the Role:

We’re partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a talented UK Tax Manager who will play a pivotal role in managing high-quality UK tax compliance, advisory, and tax technology services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a dynamic role with strong business impact and leadership exposure.

You’ll be the go-to subject matter expert on UK tax matters, supporting decision-making across the business, ensuring robust compliance, and mentoring junior staff. With a focus on continuous improvement, risk management, and leveraging technology, you’ll help shape a modern, high-performing tax function.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Lead the delivery of UK tax compliance across VAT, corporation tax, payroll taxes, withholding tax, and UK tax accounting.
• Ensure timely, accurate submissions and compliance cycle delivery
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including fee and engagement management
• Identify process improvements and embed technical knowledge across the team

Tax Advisory:

• Deliver practical, business-focused UK tax advice across multiple areas including VAT, contracts, and tax clauses
• Support cross-functional teams with tax implications of projects and initiatives
• Maintain strong risk awareness and documentation standards
• Build visibility and credibility with senior stakeholders across the UK business

Tax Technology:

• Manage and support key tax systems – reporting and testing
• UK compliance and indirect tax tools
• Drive tax technology strategy and project delivery
• Promote smooth technology adoption across the wider tax team

Team Leadership:

• Provide coaching and technical mentoring to team members in the UK
• Champion knowledge sharing, collaboration, and tax team visibility
• Help foster a high-performing, engaged team culture

Key Skills & Expertise:

• UK & foreign VAT
• Corporation Tax
• Payroll taxes, Withholding Tax
• UK Tax Accounting & Transfer Pricing principles
• Strong grasp of tax technologies and compliance tools
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Project management expertise and ability to handle competing priorities
• Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-oriented

What’s in it for you?

• A flexible working environment with 2 days in the Hertfordshire office
• Great Benefits: Including pension, bonus, healthcare, and more
• A visible, strategic role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Drive process improvements and contribute to a forward-thinking tax function