Group Tax Manager

Internal use only - Grade E

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team.

Our purpose is simple. We create and protect the future of the Very Group. And we do it by innovating in finance. We’re more than number-crunchers. 

We work in an agile way to create change fast. We care about outcomes, not perfection. 

We create high-performing teams made up of the right people, whatever department they’re from. It means we always offer new experiences. 

And we do it because we value personal development. Whether it’s through our mentoring programme, our learning guilds or the challenges and opportunities we rise to every day, we help everyone grow.

About the role.

As we look to reinvent our approach to embedding Tax within the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to be joining The Very Group Tax team. As a key team member, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance with group’s corporation tax obligations and corporation tax cash flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering overall global corporation tax compliance including preparation of tax returns and group reporting requirements.
• Preparing accurate income tax disclosures within the financial statements.
• Ensuring the accuracy of tax forecasting and payments.
• Ensuring appropriate tax governance.
• Providing effective, timely business advisory service.
• Managing IR35 determinations, preparing PSA and employment tax disclosures.
• Optional experience in VAT.

About you.

We are seeking a passionate, ambitious and down-to-earth individual who is looking for an environment where they will have the opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development within a high performing team.

We are also looking for the below skills & knowledge.

• Tax qualification (eg. CTA or ATT) with 2/3+ years PQE
• Corporation tax knowledge of UK headed groups with global presence ideally in a listed environment

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in accounting for income taxes, with the ability to review new legislation and ascertain the impact of any changes in accounting and reporting legislation on the Group.
• Strong self-starter with desire to improve processes and implement appropriate change
• Proven interest in learning a business quickly and ability to take an overall view as well as delving into areas of specific detail where needed.
• Strong project management and change management skills including a strong ability and confidence to hold others to account
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse data and identify emerging issues and trends from incomplete data

Some of our benefits.

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st Stage - An informal 30-45minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This will be held in person out our HQ in Speke.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.