Job Description

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment (formerly Hutcheon Mearns) are supporting a successful and prominent organisation in the North of Scotland to recruit and experienced tax professional. This role is based at the Port of Nigg, however it can be done on a remote basis, provided the successful candidate can visit the site in Tain twice per month.

Overview of the Role:

The Senior Tax Manager will manage the tax risk, compliance and reporting for the Group and its subsidiaries, for all taxes. The role will need to maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders and become a trusted advisor to them and the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the tax reporting and tax audit process for the Group, delivering accurate tax balances, tax notes and disclosures for financial statements Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the Group in relation to tax matters, including but not limited to Managing Directors, Board Members, Group CFO, Group Financial Controller, tax advisors, HMRC and Senior Accounting Officer Ensure all compliance deadlines are met and compliance requirements are kept continuously up to date, including but not limited to, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, P11D and PSA reporting, CIS, CCO Act requirements and tax strategy Lead the relationship with HMRC, managing the annual business risk review process and all communications between the Group and HMRC Manage any overseas tax reporting and filings, as well as assisting Group entities with entry into new territories Drive continuous improvement in the tax processes, including education of the broader finance team and business where necessary Regularly monitor and assess material tax risk and communicate as appropriate to the relevant key stakeholders Assist with due diligence and M&A activity where necessary

Background and Experience:

Demonstratable experience of working with others in large organisations Influencer that can both support day-to-day operations and shape the strategy of the Group Excellent attention to detail and accuracy coupled with IT literacy and the ability to gather both quantitative and qualitative data and analyse, interpret and communicate this in a clear way Demonstrable ability to build relationships across the business Self-starter who works effectively and efficiently whilst demonstrating resilience and responsiveness to issues in a rapidly changing environment Excellent team working skills Chartered Tax Advisor Significant experience in a similar position in current or previous roles (candidates from Practice or Industry will be considered) A knowledge of Customs Duty legislation desirable but not necessary

Next Steps:

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Jane Grant at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment on 07849 087 947. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.

Dependent on Experience

Inverness, Highlands

Wednesday 10 December 2025

Permanent

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