Tax Manager (Hybrid, Eastbourne)

Introduction

An award-winning, family-owned retail business with over 200 UK locations is hiring its first dedicated Tax Manager. Alongside its strong store network, the business is rapidly expanding its online presence, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to make a real impact.

Based at the Eastbourne Head Office (East Sussex), this hybrid Tax Manager job offers three days in the office and flexibility for home working.

The Tax Manager Role

As Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of the group’s tax affairs, with a slight focus on indirect tax (c.60/40). Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading VAT compliance and managing all UK indirect tax obligations

• Overseeing corporate and direct tax compliance, reporting, and governance

• Developing new tax processes and building an efficient in-house tax function

• Acting as the go-to person for tax queries across the business

• Partnering with senior stakeholders to advise on tax risks, opportunities, and strategy

Tax Manager Requirements

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and the initiative to shape a new function. You will have:

• Strong experience in UK VAT compliance and indirect tax

• Exposure to corporate and direct tax reporting and compliance

• A proactive approach, with confidence in building new procedures and controls

• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with finance and non-finance colleagues

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in Eastbourne HQ

• The chance to create and shape a brand-new role from the ground up

• Be part of a stable, growing, family-owned retailer with strong values

• Competitive salary, staff discounts, and benefits package

Why Apply?

This is a newly created Tax Manager job in Eastbourne – a rare opportunity to establish and lead the tax function within a thriving retail group. If you’re ready to step into a role where you can build, shape, and influence, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and be part of this exciting growth story.

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