Tax Manager (First Industry Move) - Bristol

£65,000-£70,000 - Tax
Ref: 857 Date Posted: Friday 13 Mar 2026

A fast-growing, private equity backed business headquartered in Bristol is searching for a talented Tax Manager to join a high-performing finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a first mover from a Top 10 practice looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic commercial environment.

"A rare in-house opportunity that genuinely rewards technical depth — with the autonomy and PE-backed ambition to match."

 

The role

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will own the end-to-end tax agenda for a business with a growing international footprint. You will manage compliance, provide strategic advisory support, and work closely with the wider finance and legal teams to navigate complex cross-border structures — all within a business that has real ambition to scale further.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Manage UK corporate tax compliance and reporting across the group
  • Support international tax structuring and cross-border transactions
  • Advise on M&A activity and PE-driven deal structures
  • Build relationships with HMRC and manage external advisor panels
  • Identify tax risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making

 

About you

  • CTA and/or ACA qualified
  • Trained in a Top 10 accounting firm, looking for your first move in-house
  • Strong grounding in international tax — transfer pricing, permanent establishment, treaty interpretation
  • Commercially minded, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and influencing decisions