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

Company: Goodman Masson
Apply for the Tax Accountant (mixed CT & VAT) – Global manufacturing group up to £75,000
Location: Burgess Hill
Job Description:

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

Posted: May 10th, 2026