Group Tax Manager

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Group Tax Manager

You will be reporting to the Director of Treasury and Corporate Finance, the Group Tax Manager will be responsible for all of the tax affairs of the Group. Whilst VAT is the main applicable tax, a working knowledge of PAYE, CIS, Corporate Tax and SDLT is also required, as support for these taxes needs to be provided as required. The role has one direct report and requires experience of training and mentoring others.

The role will lead the delivery of the tax strategy and look to make continuous improvements to tax reporting processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant taxes by Group companies and that all returns are filed accurately on time. The role is also the first point of contact for any tax queries arising from members of the Group. This can include be asked to provide tax advice on projects (mainly development / construction).

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Relevant tax knowledge which could include:

CIOT qualified (preferably indirect route);

Professional accounting firm tax training (preferably indirect taxes); or

Minimum three years’ experience working in an in-house tax team (with indirect tax experience)

Experience in compiling, reviewing and submitting VAT returns, including a strong working knowledge of VAT for construction / development projects and partial exemption

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being able to explain complex tax issues to people without a finance background

A capable influencer, someone able to negotiate and make decisions, with the confidence to deal with people at different levels of the business and with different external stakeholders, including HMRC

Why Riverside?

One Housing is part of Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options available

Investment in your learning, personal development and technology

A wide range of benefits