Tax Accountant (mixed CT & VAT) – Global manufacturing group up to £75,000

A global, innovation-led organisation within a highly regulated and commercially dynamic sector is seeking a technically strong Tax Specialist to support its UK & Ireland operations. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the core of the tax function, with exposure across compliance, reporting, business partnering, and transformation initiatives. You’ll operate as a key link between in-house teams, shared service centres, and external advisors—ensuring accurate reporting while contributing insight that supports strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of UK & Ireland direct and indirect tax compliance (including Corporation Tax, VAT, and employment-related taxes)
• Oversee tax inputs into monthly reporting cycles and statutory accounts, maintaining integrity and audit readiness
• Act as a technical point of contact for tax authority queries and internal stakeholders
• Provide practical, commercially focused tax guidance to finance and operational teams
• Translate complex financial/tax data into clear insights using data visualisation tools
• Support governance frameworks and ensure alignment with evolving global tax policies (including transfer pricing)
• Contribute to tax transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and ERP enhancements
• Monitor legislative developments and assess impact on the business

Profile

• Professionally qualified (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong grounding in UK corporate tax and VAT; exposure to Irish tax advantageous
• Experience in a multinational environment or top-tier advisory firm
• Confident working across both compliance and advisory elements
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
• Interest in tax technology and data tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)
• Commercially aware, with the ability to translate technical tax into business impact
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why Consider This Role

• Broad, end-to-end exposure across the tax lifecycle
• High visibility within finance and operational teams
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing tax transformation and digitalisation
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Stable, well-resourced environment with long-term investment in capability

For a confidential discussion and full details, please get in touch with Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson

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