Tax Manager

Motability Operations Ltd | Bristol | Full-Time | Permanent

Motability Operations is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Tax Manager to join our high-performing Financial Reporting & Tax team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad tax remit within a purpose-driven organisation that combines strong values with a dynamic commercial environment.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the business meets all of its tax obligations accurately and on time, while also acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on tax matters that support business growth and change.

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Why Join Motability Operations?

Motability Operations is a truly unique organisation with a clear social purpose and impressive commercial scale. We provide worry-free mobility solutions to more than 800,000 customers and their families across the UK, helping people access affordable and reliable transport options.

We are also the largest car fleet operator in the UK, purchasing around 10% of all new cars sold in the UK, and we work closely with approximately 5,000 dealerships and all major vehicle manufacturers.

Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in our independently verified customer satisfaction score of 9.8 out of 10.

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About the Role

As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing Motability Operations’ tax compliance responsibilities across a range of areas, ensuring submissions, payments, recoveries, and reporting are completed to a consistently high standard.

You will also support the wider business by providing practical and well-researched tax advice, responding to queries, and helping the organisation navigate legislative and regulatory developments.

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Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Corporation Tax

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns

• Manage quarterly instalment payments

• Ensure compliance is delivered accurately and on time

• Pillar 2 Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and submission of Pillar 2 returns

• Ensure all filings meet a high technical standard

• Work with external specialists where required

• Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Calculate current and deferred tax

• Prepare tax disclosures for:

• Annual Report & Accounts

• Half-Year Report

• Monthly Management Accounts

• Provide clear analysis and explanations for movements in tax balances

• Business Partnering

• Deliver accurate and practical tax guidance to internal stakeholders

• Respond to ad hoc tax queries in a timely manner

• Support business change programmes and strategic initiatives

• HMRC Relationship Management

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with HMRC

• Act as a key contact for Motability Operations’ HMRC Customer Compliance Manager

• Represent the business in annual Business Risk Review sessions

• Governance & Controls

• Support the annual Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certification process

• Ensure submission deadlines are met

• Maintain the Tax Risk Control Framework and associated documentation

• Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation

• Indirect & Employment Taxes

• Ensure VAT Returns are accurate and submitted on time

• Manage VAT payments and recoveries promptly

• Ensure PSA Returns are completed accurately and filed on time

• Provide expert guidance on payroll taxes as needed

• Tax Strategy & Training

• Update and publish the company’s Tax Strategy within required deadlines

• Provide tax training and support to internal teams where required

• Monitoring Tax Developments

• Proactively identify changes in tax legislation and policy

• Assess business impact and coordinate an appropriate response

• Communicate implications of the Spring and Autumn UK Government Budgets to relevant stakeholders

• External Advisor Management

• Support engagement with external tax consultants where specialist expertise is required

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What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a tax professional who combines technical excellence with strong organisational skills and a collaborative, approachable working style.

You will be someone who is confident working to deadlines, takes ownership of complex responsibilities, and is able to communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences.

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About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• A relevant accounting or tax qualification, such as:

• ACA

• CIMA

• or equivalent

• Significant post-qualified experience

• Strong knowledge of:

• UK Corporation Tax

• VAT

• Excellent:

• numerical

• analytical

• problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with colleagues at all levels across a business

• Ability to adapt your communication style so complex tax matters are clearly understood

• Experience presenting technical tax or financial information to varied audiences

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced MS Excel

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The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy

• Highly organised with strong time management skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks effectively

• Comfortable taking ownership and personal responsibility

• Open to new ideas, questions, and continuous improvement

• A strong relationship-builder with excellent people skills

• Confident, professional, and collaborative in approach

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Our Values

At Motability Operations, our values shape how we work every day. We look for people who genuinely connect with them and bring them to life in their role:

• We find solutions

• We drive change

• We care

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Hybrid Working

We operate a hybrid working model, giving colleagues the opportunity to split their time between our office spaces and remote working within the UK.

This approach supports collaboration, connection, and performance, while also helping colleagues maintain a positive work/life balance. Typically, this means you can work remotely for up to 2 days per week, while also benefiting from our well-equipped office environment.

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Reward & Benefits

As a Motability Operations team member, you can expect a highly competitive benefits package that supports your financial wellbeing, health, and lifestyle.

Financial Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus

• 15% non-contributory pension

• 9% during probation

• Life assurance at 4x basic salary

• Employee Discount Scheme with a wide range of retailers

• Discounted Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Includes access to showers, changing rooms, and secure bike storage

Health & Wellbeing

• 28 days annual leave

• with the option to buy or sell days

• Funded Private Medical Insurance

• Critical illness insurance

• Free access to healthcare and wellbeing apps, including:

• Peppy

• Unmind

• Aviva Digital GP

• Funded health screening for over 50s

Lifestyle & Community

• 1 paid volunteering day per year

• Access to our fully accessible company allotment

• Prayer room and quiet spaces available in the office

Optional Benefits

You can also choose from a range of voluntary benefits outside the core package, including:

• Dental Insurance

• Health and cancer screenings for you and your partner

• Discounted gym memberships

• Charitable giving options

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Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility

Motability Operations is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves at work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can flourish and be rewarded fairly, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and all our offices offer excellent disability access. We also aim to support part-time and flexible working requests wherever possible, in line with our culture of trust, empowerment, and flexibility.

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Application Advice

Please note that Motability Operations reserves the right to close vacancies early if a suitable volume of high-quality applications is received.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.