Tax Manager
Job Description
UK Tax Manager
Location: Bristol
Are you an experienced UK Tax Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, work on complex international matters, and partner closely with senior leadership?
Navantia UK is seeking a highly skilled tax professional to join our Finance team and take ownership of UK & Northern Ireland tax matters within a globally connected business. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and shaping tax strategies that support our continued international growth.
The Role
As UK Tax Manager, you will act as the subject‑matter expert for UK & NI taxation, working closely with the UK Chief Financial Officer and maintaining a strong functional link to our Global Tax Director in Spain. You will collaborate regularly with international tax teams across Customs, International, and Spanish Taxation to ensure alignment across the Group.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering both technical depth and strategic visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Planning & Advisory
Develop and implement tax‑efficient structures for UK & NI operations
Advise on direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring alignment with global tax strategy
Compliance & Reporting
Manage and review all UK & international tax filings
Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving UK, NI, and international tax regulations
Risk Management & Governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks
Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior leadership on tax exposure and opportunities
Transfer Pricing
Maintain UK transfer pricing policies and documentation
Oversee benchmarking studies and compliance with OECD and local requirements
Tax Audits & Disputes
Act as the main point of contact with tax authorities
Support audits, enquiries, and negotiations with confidence and credibility
Customs Management
Oversee customs‑related processes
Ensure data accuracy, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous process improvement
Research & Insight
Monitor UK & NI tax developments and assess their business impact
Share insights and best practices across finance and the wider Group
About You
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related discipline (Master’s in Tax or equivalent an advantage)
Significant experience in UK & NI tax and/or international tax advisory
Strong knowledge of transfer pricing, cross‑border taxation, indirect taxes, and customs
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to translate complex tax issues into practical business advice
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams
Strong technical proficiency, including tax software and Microsoft Office
Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus
Why Join Navantia UK?
At Navantia UK, you’ll be trusted to make an impact. This is an opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and play a meaningful role in shaping tax strategy within a growing, international organisation. You’ll work with engaged senior stakeholders, collaborate across borders, and contribute to long‑term business success in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Interested in taking the next step in your tax career? Let’s connect.
#NowHiring #UKTaxManager #TaxCareers #FinanceCareers #InternationalTax #TransferPricing #Customs #NavantiaUK #LinkedInJobs #HiringNow #TaxLeadership
UK Tax Manager
Location: Bristol
Are you an experienced UK Tax Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, work on complex international matters, and partner closely with senior leadership?
Navantia UK is seeking a highly skilled tax professional to join our Finance team and take ownership of UK & Northern Ireland tax matters within a globally connected business. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and shaping tax strategies that support our continued international growth.
The Role
As UK Tax Manager, you will act as the subject‑matter expert for UK & NI taxation, working closely with the UK Chief Financial Officer and maintaining a strong functional link to our Global Tax Director in Spain. You will collaborate regularly with international tax teams across Customs, International, and Spanish Taxation to ensure alignment across the Group.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering both technical depth and strategic visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Planning & Advisory
Develop and implement tax‑efficient structures for UK & NI operations
Advise on direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring alignment with global tax strategy
Compliance & Reporting
Manage and review all UK & international tax filings
Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving UK, NI, and international tax regulations
Risk Management & Governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks
Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior leadership on tax exposure and opportunities
Transfer Pricing
Maintain UK transfer pricing policies and documentation
Oversee benchmarking studies and compliance with OECD and local requirements
Tax Audits & Disputes
Act as the main point of contact with tax authorities
Support audits, enquiries, and negotiations with confidence and credibility
Customs Management
Oversee customs‑related processes
Ensure data accuracy, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous process improvement
Research & Insight
Monitor UK & NI tax developments and assess their business impact
Share insights and best practices across finance and the wider Group
About You
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related discipline (Master’s in Tax or equivalent an advantage)
Significant experience in UK & NI tax and/or international tax advisory
Strong knowledge of transfer pricing, cross‑border taxation, indirect taxes, and customs
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to translate complex tax issues into practical business advice
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams
Strong technical proficiency, including tax software and Microsoft Office
Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus
Why Join Navantia UK?
At Navantia UK, you’ll be trusted to make an impact. This is an opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and play a meaningful role in shaping tax strategy within a growing, international organisation. You’ll work with engaged senior stakeholders, collaborate across borders, and contribute to long‑term business success in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Interested in taking the next step in your tax career? Let’s connect.
#NowHiring #UKTaxManager #TaxCareers #FinanceCareers #InternationalTax #TransferPricing #Customs #NavantiaUK #LinkedInJobs #HiringNow #TaxLeadership
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