My client, a long-standing and highly reputable North West institution, is looking to appoint a Tax Manager to join its Liverpool-based head office. This is a great opportunity for a tax professional looking to step into a high-profile, varied in-house role where you''ll have genuine influence across a large and complex organisation. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you''ll take ownership of the VAT compliance and advisory function, while also playing a key role in tax strategy, risk management and process improvement. You''ll work closely with senior finance colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, providing advice on a wide range of activity from research funding and capital projects to international collaborations and commercial ventures. This is much more than a compliance role - you''ll have the opportunity to shape processes, identify tax efficiencies, influence decision-making and act as a trusted tax adviser across the organisation. What you''ll be doing: Take ownership of VAT, Corporation Tax and Climate Change Levy compliance, including returns across the organisation and its subsidiaries. Lead on complex VAT calculations, including PESM and Capital Goods Scheme adjustments. Provide specialist VAT advice on research funding, capital projects, international activity and commercial ventures. Support and develop the organisation''s wider VAT strategy and identify opportunities for tax efficiencies. Advise on VAT and Corporation Tax implications relating to ..... full job details .....