Deputy Tax Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Bath
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£63,000 / year
CATEGORY
Business services
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SKILLS

Tax compliance VAT PAYE Tax legislation Tax returns Corporate tax IR35 Transfer pricing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Tax Manager

4005

Bath

Closing on: Apr 28 2026

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Circa £63,000

Fixed Term

Business services

What you'll do

The Deputy Tax Manager will support the YTL group in ensuring corporation tax, VAT and PAYE compliance matters are dealt with. 

You will ensure all legal tax requirements are met, all tax returns are filed accurately and on time with HMRC, and taxes are controlled efficiently.

You will also:

  • manage and control the preparation of tax disclosures in statutory and regulatory accounts
  • liaise with Auditors as part of their audit of tax work
  • maximise tax reliefs for capital expenditure
  • oversee the preparation and submission of the corporate tax returns
  • review monthly VAT returns prior to submission
  • review new starter forms as part of the ongoing IR35 process
  • review CIS returns and deductions prior to submission to HMRC
  • monitor compliance with the Senior Accounting Officer's requirements and Corporate Criminal Finance Act
  • monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the group's tax position
  • ensure transfer pricing policies are clearly documented to support the position in the tax returns or to determine any adjustments required
  • identify and assess potential tax risks and discuss possible options with the Group Tax Manager
  • review and improve processes where possible
  • assist in other projects as directed by the Group Head of Tax, such as the introduction of Pillar 2 and other intra-group financing arrangements
  • offer training and support to finance and other departments, fostering a deeper understanding of tax implications and compliance requirements.

What you'll need

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • need relevant tax experience in a corporate group or professional firm
  • need a relevant tax or accounting professional qualification
  • have in-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation and regulations
  • ideally have experience in a range of international tax issues
  • have good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • be able to understand the commercial requirements within which the tax advice is given
  • be self-motivated and good at project management to bring issues to a conclusion efficiently
  • have good interpersonal skills to help establish the necessary working relationships throughout the group and with external contacts and advisers
  • have good communication and presentational skills to be able to explain tax issues clearly and train staff appropriately
  • be able to complete work within set time requirements
  • have experience using Microsoft Office and tax software packages (Onesource / AlphaTax).

What you'll receive

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.

Career progression and professional development opportunities.

25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.

The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.

The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).

A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.

Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.

The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).

Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.

One paid volunteering day each year.

Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.

Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.

Support from trained mental health first aiders.

A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

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