Tax Manager

East Midlands

Salary – to £54,000 per annum plus pending pay award and Local Govt Pension Scheme c23%

Flexible and Hybrid Working – 1-2 days per in the office

Macildowie are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking Unitary Authority in the East Midlands to recruit a Tax Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of a broad and highly specialist tax portfolio within a large and complex public sector organisation. The role offers the chance to work at both strategic and operational level, supporting key financial decisions, major projects and organisational compliance across a wide range of tax matters.

The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model with just one day per week required in the office, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will act as the Council’s lead technical tax specialist, providing expert advice and ensuring compliance across VAT, employment taxes, CIS and property-related taxation matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on VAT accounting, returns, partial exemption calculations and HMRC compliance
• Providing specialist advice on complex transactions, capital projects and regeneration schemes
• Supporting PAYE, IR35, benefits in kind and employment tax compliance
• Advising on CIS processes, controls and contractor compliance
• Managing tax risk, governance and internal controls
• Delivering training and guidance across finance and operational teams
• Building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, external advisors and HMRC
• Monitoring legislative changes and assessing organisational impact

About You

• We are looking to speak with experienced tax professionals who can demonstrate:
• Strong technical knowledge across VAT and taxation (public sector would be ideal although not essential and applicants from practice or the private sector are welcomed)
• Experience advising on complex tax and compliance matters
• An ability to interpret legislation and provide practical commercial guidance
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across finance and operational services
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Qualified Accountant

Previous experience within local government or the wider public sector would be advantageous, although candidates from practice or other complex organisations will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• Highly flexible hybrid working – just one office day per week
• Opportunity to shape and lead tax compliance within a large organisation
• Broad and varied technical remit
• Excellent pension and wider local government benefits package
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to the local government pension scheme (c23%), 27 days holiday plus statutory holidays, flexible working and hyrbrid working with c1-2 days per week in the office.

For more information please forward your details to . As it is half-term next week, don’t worry if you haven’t heard from us or been able to submit an application in the next week. Shortlisting will be taking place in early June.