Tax Manager

Mulberry England

Established in 1971 in Somerset, England, Mulberry has spent more than five decades building an internationally respected British lifestyle brand, celebrated for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and distinctive design.

While Mulberry has grown into a global business, our values have remained constant. We are driven by honesty, energy, and a strong sense of community, with a clear commitment to making a positive impact on both people and the planet.

Sustainability has always been central to our story, and in 2024 we were proud to achieve B Corp Certification in recognition of our purpose-led approach. If you share our values and want to help shape a responsible, forward-thinking global brand, we would love to hear from you.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of Mulberry’s global corporate tax compliance while supporting wider group tax reporting activities. This role will also work closely with the Head of Group Tax on VAT, customs compliance, and the ongoing management of tax risk across the business.

This is a hybrid role, with a working pattern of 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days per week from home.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Lead the UK corporate tax compliance calendar and processes, including:

• Payments on account

• Preparation of tax packs

• Coordination with external advisers on annual corporation tax returns

• Responding to audit-related queries

• Identify and maximise tax efficiencies, including:

• Capital allowances

• Research & Development tax credits

• Tax loss utilisation

• Oversee overseas tax advisers to ensure timely completion of international corporate tax returns for group review

• Partner with the wider finance team to provide tax cashflow estimates for budgeting and forecasting

• Support half-year and year-end tax provisioning and reporting

• Manage HMRC correspondence and audits, where required

Transfer Pricing

• Interpret and apply OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines across the Mulberry group structure

• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation, including:

• Masterfile

• Local files by territory

• Country-specific transfer pricing requirements

• Assist with the review of benchmarked returns, transfer pricing adjustments, and intercompany product pricing

Tax Governance & Risk

• Contribute to the development of tax policies, systems, and processes, with a focus on HMRC Guidelines for Compliance

• Support compliance with Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences legislation

• Develop and maintain robust tax risk prevention procedures

• Provide support to the wider business on environmental compliance and reporting, including areas such as:

• EU Deforestation Regulations

• Plastic Packaging Tax

Additional Areas of Support

• Work with the Head of Group Tax on strategic business initiatives

• Manage withholding tax claims relating to royalties and interest

• Support the customs and compliance team with customs duty and import VAT analysis and reporting

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How You’ll Contribute to Our Culture

At Mulberry, culture is more than a set of principles — it shapes how we work, collaborate, and grow together.

• Live and demonstrate Mulberry’s values:

• Honesty

• Dynamism

• Community spirit

• Help create an inclusive working environment by being open-minded, respectful, and considerate of different perspectives and experiences

• Act as a positive ambassador for Mulberry, representing the brand with professionalism and pride

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

As a certified B Corp, Mulberry believes in using business as a force for good. In this role, you will be encouraged to embed socially and environmentally responsible practices into your work and support our Made to Last strategy across:

• Climate

• Circularity

• Community

You will also play a part in helping to build a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected, valued, and included. We encourage equity, empathy, and understanding in every interaction, both internally and externally.

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What We’re Looking For

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong expertise in direct and indirect tax, backed by a recognised tax qualification

• Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation and guidance, including:

• Corporate tax

• VAT

• PAYE

• Customs

• HMRC Guidelines for Compliance

• Proactive problem-solving skills with a self-motivated approach to learning and development

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial and tax matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage workload independently as well as collaboratively

• A flexible and adaptable mindset, able to respond quickly and effectively to changing business needs

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Why Join Mulberry?

Joining Mulberry means becoming part of a brand with a rich heritage, strong values, and a clear sense of purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a global business that is committed not only to excellence in design and craftsmanship, but also to creating positive change through responsible business practices.

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Equal Opportunities

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer, and we are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the role.

If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process to help you perform at your best, please contact us at talent@mulberry.com.