Full job descriptionAbout the opportunity
A leading business is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Manager to take ownership of its global tax function and support the continued growth of its international business.


This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation, taking responsibility for tax across the UK, US and Europe. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing commercial tax advice, managing compliance and helping shape the company’s approach to international expansion. The role offers plenty of variety, combining hands-on tax management with strategic project work. You will have the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve existing processes and play an important part in the company’s future growth. Alongside an interesting and varied role, the business offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and an excellent benefits package.


What’s on offer?
*Flexible working hours around core hours of 10am to 4pm, including early finish Fridays.
*Enhanced pension contributions and a healthcare cash plan.
*Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday.
*Free on-site gym facilities.
*Staff discounts
*Regular social events and a cycle to work scheme.
*Enhanced maternity pay and a range of additional employee benefits.
*A supportive management team with opportunities for professional development and training.


What you’ll be doing
As Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for the group’s tax affairs across multiple international markets, ensuring compliance while supporting the company’s commercial objectives and expansion plans. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors, you will provide practical tax guidance, identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and ensure the business is well positioned to manage its growing international operations.


Your responsibilities will include:
*Taking ownership of all group tax matters across multiple regions, including corporation tax, VAT, sales tax, customs duties and other applicable taxes.
*Managing global tax compliance, including registrations, returns, payments and reporting deadlines.
*Providing tax advice and support on key business projects and international expansion plans.
*Advising on the tax implications of entering new markets, establishing warehouses, opening retail locations and developing international fulfilment models.
*Managing international VAT, sales tax and customs requirements, including imports, exports, cross-border transactions and stock movements.
*Overseeing the group’s transfer pricing arrangements, including intercompany transactions, policies and documentation.
*Supporting tax reporting, statutory audits, tax provisions and year-end requirements.
*Identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency, minimise risk and strengthen existing processes and controls.
*Keeping up to date with changes in international tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business.
*Managing relationships with external tax advisors and relevant tax authorities.
*Working alongside senior stakeholders to provide commercial tax guidance and support wider business decisions.


What we’re looking for
We are keen to speak with tax professionals who have strong technical knowledge, a commercial mindset and the confidence to work with stakeholders across an international business.


You will ideally have:
*A recognised accountancy or tax qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent.
*Strong experience managing tax matters within an international, multi-entity business.
*A good understanding of UK corporation tax and VAT, alongside exposure to international tax requirements.
*Experience across direct and indirect taxes, including international VAT, US sales tax, customs duties and transfer pricing.
*An understanding of the tax implications associated with international expansion, new legal entities and cross-border operating models.
*The ability to translate complex tax matters into practical commercial advice.
*Experience managing external advisors, auditors and relationships with tax authorities.
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across different departments and levels of seniority.


About the business
The organisation is a well-established and growing online retail business with a strong presence in the fashion sector. With an extensive product range and an expanding international customer base, the company continues to invest in its operations, people and future growth. The business has an ambitious outlook, with a focus on delivering a strong customer experience, developing its product offering and exploring opportunities across international markets.
Employees benefit from a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. The company places real value on collaboration, professional development and creating a positive work-life balance.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates