Group Tax Manager

Outcomes First Group
Job description

We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place toWork’ for the fifth year running.

We’re on a missionto give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! We aretrailing the four day working week, get paid 100% for80%!

Jobtitle: Group TaxManager

Location: Bolton(Hybrid)

Salary: upto £75,000 per annum

Hours: 9-5Monday-Friday

UK applicantsonly. This role does not offersponsorship.

Job Purpose: The Group TaxManager is responsible for overseeing and managing the taxstrategy, compliance, reporting, and planning for the group. Thisrole ensures the business adheres to relevant tax laws whileoptimizing its tax position in alignment with businessobjectives.

KeyResponsibilities:

Tax Compliance& Reporting:

• Oversee and manage the preparation, filing, andsubmission of tax returns for the group, including corporate incometax, VAT, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensuretimely and accurate tax reporting, including VAT compliance, taxprovisions, and tax disclosures for financialstatements.
• Review and ensure proper taxdocumentation and record-keeping for VAT and other taxes incompliance with local, regional, and international taxlaws.
• Collaborate with external tax advisorsand auditors to ensure accurate reporting and resolve any issuesrelated to tax filings.

VAT Management:

• Oversee the group’s VAT compliance andreporting processes ensuring adherence to local VAT laws, rates,and compliance timelines.
• Provide strategicguidance on VAT matters including recovery opportunities,intercompany VAT flows, and Capital Goods Scheme.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams tooptimize VAT positions, particularly focusing on VAT recovery andensuring that VAT liabilities are minimized.
• Ensure that VAT treatments of goods and services arecorrectly applied, considering applicable exemptions, reducedrates, and special schemes.
• Advise thebusiness on VAT issues arising from any potential cross-bordertransactions, supply chains and customs duties.

Corporate Tax Strategy &Planning:

• Develop andimplement tax planning strategies to minimize the group’s taxexposure while ensuring compliance with all applicable corporatetax laws.
• Lead the group’s tax forecasting,budgeting, and tax provision processes, providing insights onexpected tax liabilities and opportunities for taxsavings.

TransferPricing:

• Oversee thegroup’s transfer pricing policy and documentation, ensuringcompliance with local and international regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation of transfer pricingdocumentation, including reports, intercompany agreements, andbenchmarking studies.

Tax RiskManagement:

• Identifyand manage tax risks across the group, including VAT, income tax,customs duties, and other tax types.
• Lead andmanage tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities,including VAT audits and VAT-related inquiries.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation (including VATand other indirect taxes) and assess their potential impact on theorganization, advising on necessary adjustments.
• Stakeholder Management & ExternalRelations:
• Act as a trusted advisor to seniormanagement on a wide range of tax issues, including corporate tax,VAT, customs duties, and employee taxes.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal network with keystakeholders in finance, legal, and operations to ensure the taxfunction supports business objectives.
• Supportthe business in evaluating and managing the tax implications of newbusiness initiatives, contracts, and projects.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors, legal counsel,and auditors to manage complex tax issues, including VAT planning,compliance, and audits.
• Represent the companyin dealings with tax authorities, ensuring compliance and managingany disputes or audits.

Required Skills andQualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, orLaw; ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent tax qualification is highlypreferred.
• Experience: At least 5-7 years ofexperience in a tax role, with a strong background in VAT andcorporate tax.
• Technical Expertise: In-depthknowledge of VAT laws, corporate tax regulations, transfer pricing,and indirect tax compliance.
• ProjectManagement: Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex taxissues in a fast-paced environment.
• AnalyticalSkills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with thecapacity to interpret complex tax legislation and provideactionable advice to the business.
• Other:Proven ability to prioritise and manage workload to deliver resultsto key deadlines. Drive to continually review and improveprocesses

DesirableAttributes:

• Provenability to work under pressure and handle complex taxmatters.
• Experience in the tax implications ofmergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Experience with VAT-related systems and ERP platforms(e.g., SAP, Oracle) to streamline VAT compliance andreporting.
• Experience with international taxmatters
• Strong communication skills, with theability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders inan accessible and practical way.

Standardresponsibilities:

There are a number of standardduties and responsibilities that all employees, irrespective oftheir role and level of seniority within Group are expected to befamiliar with and adhere to;

• Participates in an annual performance reviewprogramme
• Works, at all times, in accordancewith the policies and procedures of the OFG Group and statutoryregulations applicable to the Group.
• Observes,at all times, strict rules of confidentiality appropriate to thepost.
• To comply at all times with therequirements of Health and Safety Regulations to ensure their ownwellbeing and that of their colleagues.
• OFGGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren, young people and vulnerable adults and expect allemployees to work in accordance with this.
• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Why join Outcomes FirstGroup?

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is theleading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist togive neurodivergent children and young people access to a greateducation that caters to their specific needs, abilities andaspirations.

There arethree brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, OptionsAutism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for andsupport children, young people, and adults across the UK,empowering them to be happy and make their way in theworld.

We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place toWork’ for the fifth year running.

OurVisionWe believe that with a great education, everyneurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in theworld.

Our MissionEvery day weimprove the lives of our pupils, their families, and localcommunities through a relentless focus on wellbeing andlearning.

Our Promise We are kind toourselves and each other We work together and we make thingshappen. Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. Itdescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how wetreat each other, work together, and behave.

Benefits

Your health andwellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional rewardpackage including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme withoptions to increase your contributions
• “YourWellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mentalhealth support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefitspackage covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along withpaid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefitoffering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables youto choose the package that’s right for you,including:

• A widerange of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK andabroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes ofthe pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.

We are committedto the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS.

We’re on a mission to give our colleagues anamazing work/life balance!

We are an EqualOpportunities Employer.

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