Group Tax Manager - Cambridge Education Group : Job Details

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Group Tax Manager to take charge of our global VAT compliance and international tax strategy.

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a critical role in shaping our tax approach across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and EU. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of VAT and international tax compliance while acting as the main liaison for the group’s external tax advisors and managing a team of two direct reports.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border tax projects, including VAT returns across the UK and EU, transfer pricing, and strategic tax planning in the international context. If you have a strong background in international tax law, VAT regulations, and a strategic mindset, this is your chance to make a significant impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Global VAT Compliance:

• Lead the accurate and timely filing of VAT returns for the global business (primarily UK and EU jurisdictions), ensuring compliance with local regulations and minimizing exposure to penalties.
• Manage VAT queries, reviews and investigations and ensure documentation is in order

International Tax Strategy & Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the direct and indirect tax strategy for the Group.
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of transfer pricing policies across different regions, ensuring compliance with local tax rules.

Tax Projects & Planning:

• Lead global tax projects, such as capital allowance reviews, joint ventures, and new ventures, ensuring all tax implications are properly considered.
• Manage tax impact assessments for the Group’s commercial activities, ensuring that international tax issues are identified and resolved.
• Work on transfer pricing documentation and ensure that Group-wide tax policies align with local and international tax laws.

Estimated Tax Charges & Disclosures:

• Prepare tax provisions, including VAT and international tax components, for the Group’s financial statements and ensure proper disclosures for audit.
• Develop and maintain tax forecasting models to project tax liabilities and tax-related cash flows, with a particular focus on international tax obligations.
• Reconcile international tax-related balance sheet control accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Finance Officer with Board reporting on international tax matters, VAT, and cross-border tax risks.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects related to global tax compliance and strategy.

Person SpecificationWe are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following key attributes:

Accountability and Ownership:

Full responsibility for global VAT and international tax matters, ensuring all areas are compliant and optimised. Drive results with confidence and accuracy.

Enthusiasm:

A passion for international tax, VAT, and tax strategy. Stay on top of global regulatory changes and proactively seek ways to optimise tax performance.

Creativity:

Approach complex international tax challenges with innovative solutions, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and structure cross-border operations effectively.

Team Player:

Collaborate well with all stakeholders, building effective working relationships across different functions and regions.

Customer Focused:

Focus on supporting the business’ needs by providing clear, actionable tax advice and ensuring compliance while adding value to the organisation’s goals.

Key Requirements:

Experience: At least 5 years in an international tax role with a focus on VAT, cross-border tax planning, and transfer pricing. Experience with UK, EU, and international tax regulations is essential.

Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of international VAT law and global tax compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with transfer pricing, VAT planning, and international tax structures.
• Ability to prepare detailed tax provisions and manage complex global tax calculations.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Experience working with tax technology or software.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

We offer a wide range of options across our portfolio of global centres, each with its own unique features and qualities, enabling us to meet our students' demands as required.

Whether students choose to study at one of our centres with OnCampus or Castel or complete an online programme through CEG Digital or iheed, Cambridge Education Group promises to help students Achieve More with expert tutors, innovative high-quality content, premium facilities, and the personal service our students deserve. Our students are central to everything that we do.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Life Assurance cover
• Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)
• Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme from Tusker
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice Technology Purchasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Champions
• Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital Partner Universities (25% off)
• Social committee – who organise social events across the Company

Pension – Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.

Holiday – Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus U.K bank Holidays.