Tax Manager

We are looklng for an immediately available Tax Manager, this is a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of a dynamic media business. As Tax Manager, you''ll be responsible for projects, automation, tax compliance, governance, advisory and reporting across the group. As part of a capable in-house team, you will play a key role in supporting the business with practical, well informed tax input across a broad range of issues-whether it''s helping shape a commercial deal, navigating new tax rules, or identifying opportunities for automation or other efficiencies. Key Responsibilities Core Tax Operations and Governance (40-60%) Deliver UK corporate tax compliance in-house-this is not currently an outsourced model. You''ll manage complex submissions and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables.Deliver tax provisioning and support the year-end close process, working closely with Group Finance under tight reporting deadlines.Maintain and enhance internal controls around tax Business Partnering (20-30%) Partner with colleagues across Finance, Legal and the business to support decision-making with pragmatic, commercially aware tax input.Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives (e.g. employment tax, systems improvements).Support strategic projects including corporate structure, financing, and major contracts.Identify and review key tax risk areas of the business to understand the key issues, ensure approach is optimised and tax accounting is appropriate ..... full job details .....