Tax Manager

Description:

Are you someone who loves leading teams and making things run smoothly? Are you available for an immediate start?

Our client, a successful and expanding business, is looking for a motivated Tax Manager to lead a group of Registration Analysts. Your job will be crucial in providing great service to customers and consistently reaching goals and targets.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months and offers flexibility in Hybrid working (ideally 3 days in the office a week, and 2 at home). Our client is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a flexible salary for the right candidate!

If you're interested in this unique opportunity to join a successful and supportive company, and further your career in this Tax Manager position, then we would love to receive your application!

Responsibilities as a Tax Manager

Team Management:

Establish and communicate clear goals and expectations for the team
Implement engagement plans to foster a proactive and collaborative team culture
Run regular team meetings and ensure efficient workload distribution
Manage and report on individual and team performance against operational targets
Cultivate a performance-driven culture through regular 1-2-1 and check-in conversations with team members
Identify training needs and oversee the upskilling of the team to deliver best in class service to customers
Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
Act as a mentor, providing coaching and supporting access to development opportunities
Lead by example, embodying company traits, and embracing change and company strategies

Team Management:

Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve company objectives
Establish and maintain trusted partnerships with vendors and partners, delivering top class service
Oversee escalations and complex client issues to ensure Customer Satisfaction
Deputize for Director when required, showcasing leadership and decision-making skills to uphold operational excellence

Continuous Improvement:

Cultivate a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and automation within the team
Develop a broad understanding of operational processes and functions that partner with the team to drive efficiency or deliver on strategy
Host Team-Based Problem Solving (LEAN) sessions and facilitate solutions
Make data-informed decisions and champion the importance of quality data
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), building in effective monitoring and control processes
Facilitate collaboration between with Senior Analysts and Operational Delivery Leads to ensure SOPs are well documented and kept up to date

Experience / Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant 5-year experience
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to set clear expectations and manage performance effectively
Solid understanding of team dynamics and motivational factors with experience leading diverse, hybrid teams
Excellent organization skills, demonstrating attention to detail, diligence, and follow-through
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions with limited data
Proficient in championing change management initiatives
Highly agile, capable of prioritizing and/or delegating tasks to deliver on tight deadlines with confidence
Strong collaborator, with the ability to influence and gain cooperation from peers and stakeholders
Customer-centric mindset, high accountability, and proven ability to resolve complex business escalations
Desirable experience with Salesforce, JIRA, and VAT Registration processes
Demonstrable experience in driving process improvements

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Brighton (Hybrid - 3 days a week)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible for right candidate)

Full Time

FTC - 12 Months

For more information about this Tax Manager role, please contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment