Group Tax Manager

Ever tried building a tax function that keeps pace with an acquisitive, multi-entity business? Based in our London office and reporting to the Corporate Finance Director within Group Finance, this is an opportunity to take ownership of tax compliance, governance & treasury-related tax matters across one of the UK's largest property services groups. You'll work independently day to day, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business while using external specialist support only where genuinely required.

This role sits at the centre of key business decisions. From acquisitions and integrations through to tax risk management, VAT advisory work and process improvement, you'll help ensure the Group remains compliant, commercially informed and positioned to make better decisions through strong tax governance and practical advice.

What you'll be doing

• Taking ownership of the Group's corporation tax & VAT compliance obligations, ensuring accurate filings, reporting & statutory compliance.
• Managing tax computations, group relief claims, tax disclosures and tax accounting under UK GAAP.
• Strengthening tax controls, governance frameworks & documentation to reduce risk and improve consistency across multiple entities.
• Providing commercially focused tax advice that supports business decisions and identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Leading on VAT advisory matters, exemptions, compliance requirements & VAT grouping arrangements.
• Overseeing property tax matters including SDLT checks, CIS application, capital allowances support & Option to Tax records.
• Supporting acquisitions by leading the internal tax workstream, reviewing risks, coordinating due diligence activity & integrating new entities into the compliance framework.
• Managing relationships with HMRC, external advisers & auditors while maintaining a strong compliance profile.
• Owning key governance processes including the tax risk register, SAO requirements & Corporate Criminal Offence compliance.
• Driving tax process improvements, enhancing reporting capabilities and building tax awareness across finance & operational teams.

What you'll need

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• A recognised tax or accounting qualification such as CTA, ACA or ACCA.
• Strong experience operating within large, complex listed or PE-backed organisations.
• Expert knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT and broader tax governance requirements.
• The ability to work autonomously, proactively identify risks & opportunities and deliver outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience improving and standardising tax processes across multiple entities while managing competing priorities.

Here's what you can look forward to

At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:

• Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health
• Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
• Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
• Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
• Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder

We're reviewing applications as they are received.

At Lomond Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to ensuring fair & accessible recruitment practices.