Tax Manager

Swindon - Hybrid Working

Following the recent acquisition, the High Street enters an exciting new chapter as TGJones, filled with opportunity and growth. We have a number of positions allowing you to explore new pathways, broaden your expertise and play a key part in shaping the future of the business. It’s a perfect time to take charge of your career at TGJones.

This is a Full-time role as Tax Manager reporting to the Head of External Reporting at TG Jones, part of the new structure which has been created.

What you will be doing

• Responsibility for the completion of all Group corporate tax computations (1 large “retail trading” computation and a number of small company and branch computations including Jersey, Isle of Man and Guernsey). They will also be responsible for the preparation of the half year and full year tax disclosures, working closely with the Finance team in the preparation of the tax numbers and preparation of periodic tax journals.
• Responsible for tax provisioning in the statutory accounts and annual budgeting across taxes.
• Liaise directly with the external auditors to ensure the timely completion of the tax provisioning process.
• Responsible for the completion of quarterly VAT returns for the group.
• Liaise directly with HRMC to resolve any queries arising regarding direct and indirect taxes within the Group (including some high level Customs Duty enquiries)
• Develop relationships with external advisers, in order to maximise any tax planning opportunities for the business.
• Responsible for answering tax related queries from the business and to proactively input into business development / projects as they arise. Working closely with the relevant business functions, the tax manager will look to present “all tax solutions” to the business.

Who we are looking for

• CTA qualified with ideally 3-5 years of mixed tax experience in industry
• Accountancy qualification would be advantageous (ACCA)
• The successful applicant will possess the drive and ambition to develop the tax role and tax awareness within the business, developing relationships with key stakeholders and showing experience of a muti-functional tax environment.
• The candidate must be able to stand on their own two feet and although fully supported by the Finance function, will be able to show a good degree of autonomy in completing their compliance and day to day responsibilities.
• Some knowledge/experience of payroll and stamp taxes would be an advantage but is not essential.

About Us:

We’re a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.