
Tax Manager
Finance - Piccadilly
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and Benefits


Our Head Office department is located in the heart of Piccadilly and occupies the 5th & 6th floor of our beautiful flagship store. This central London location, offers so much to explore including restaurants, bars, cultural sites, shopping and more, and only a short walk from the Green Park Tube Station and plenty of bus stops.
Role Purpose:
- To ensure the company stays compliant across all jurisdictions (direct and indirect taxes)
- To provide expert advice and guidance to all internal and external stakeholders
- To maximise capital allowances
- Be the main point of contact for tax advisors, HMRC and overseas tax authorities
- Provide timely updates on tax developments
Key Accountabilities:
- All tax returns across all jurisdictions, including VAT, Corporation tax, GST, Excise & Duties
- Compliance will all local regulations, including registrations and reporting requirements
- Proactive communication with the Group tax specialists, agreeing annual allowance split between the companies within the group
- Provide training and guidance to the internal teams, including compliance with Corporate Criminal Offence act
- Sign off sales VAT rate on F&M product range
- Reviewing and enhancing internal controls around tax on domestic and import/export transactions
- Property taxes, ie stamp duties and rates
- Employment taxes and benefits
- Reconciliation of all tax accounts on a periodic basis
We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:
Essential:
- In depth knowledge of UK tax legislations
- Understanding on international tax regulations related to trade, employment and permanent establishment
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to details
- Good communication skills
- Excellent excel skills
- At least 5 years of tax management experience
- Ability to work within a dynamic fast-paced environment
Desirable
- ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics
- Retail experience
In return we offer the following fabulous benefits:
- A generous store and restaurant discount
- A subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum’s ingredients
- 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) a year and an extra day off for your birthday
- Excellent pension scheme
- Defined development scheme to grow your career
- Invitation to our annual staff party
- And because we value your service with us, we give you additional annual leave and incredible gifts once you’ve been with us for 5 years.
At Fortnum & Mason we've been innovating for more than 300 years and as part of our mission to deliver a sense of pleasure for the centuries to come. We have grown to be a digitally focused and multi-channel company with the excitement of expanding our family to include those willing to grow with us.
Those who can consistently demonstrate individual initiative within a collaborative team framework, thrive at Fortnum & Mason. If this sounds like you, and you’re ready for the next step in your career, we welcome your application!