Group Tax Manager – PE Backed (Healthcare)

A PE backed healthcare business are seeking a hands-on Group Tax Manager to take full ownership of the organisation’s tax obligations, primarily Corporate & Indirect Tax compliance.

This is a standalone in-house role, suited to an experienced tax professional who is comfortable operating independently, managing day-to-day tax matters while ensuring compliance, control, and tax risk management across the business.

The role is predominantly compliance-focused, with responsibility for accurate filings, tax accounting, and interaction with HMRC and external advisers. You will report into the Group Financial Controller, and responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of UK corporation tax compliance, including in-sourcing or preparation and review of tax computation
• Preparation of current and deferred tax calculations for consolidated IFRS accounts and statutory accounts under UK GAAP
• Management of corporation tax payments, instalment payments and tax forecasts
• End-to-end responsibility for UK VAT compliance, including review of VAT return (prepared by finance team) and complying with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Review and advise on VAT treatment of transactions
• Support the employment tax processes with an internal team
• Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC on all tax matters, including audits and enquiries
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers, reviewing work and controlling costs
• Establish, maintain and document robust tax processes and controls
• Identify and manage tax risks, escalating issues appropriately
• Provide practical tax guidance to finance and operational stakeholders
• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess business impact

Experience required:

• Strong UK corporation tax compliance experience in an industry role
• Solid practical knowledge of UK VAT
• Experience preparing tax computations and returns
• Good understanding of tax accounting
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with non-tax stakeholders

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