Group Tax Manager

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 people across brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone, we work to shape the future of home improvement. Join Kingfisher as our Lead Employment Tax Specialist, taking ownership of all employment tax matters across the Group. You’ll partner with HR, Payroll, Reward, Global Mobility and other key teams to ensure compliance, shape best‑practice processes and provide expert advisory support.

With hands‑on responsibility for the UK and oversight of our international banners, you’ll guide policy, support major projects and manage HMRC interactions across a varied and impactful remit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employment tax compliance and manage employment tax risk and controls across the Kingfisher group.
• Lead key compliance processes including UK & Ireland PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) and oversight of CIS / RCT obligations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Reward, Payroll and Finance on the employment tax implications of business decisions, projects and policy changes.
• Provide specialist tax support on share schemes, Global Mobility and Reward initiatives.
• Lead the relationship with tax authorities, managing employment tax queries, enquiries and audits.
• Monitor legislative developments and advise the business on the impact of employment tax changes.

Qualifications

• In‑depth experience of working in employment taxes
• ACA or ATT qualified (preferable)
• Able to work effectively across teams and with multiple stakeholders
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Experience of managing relationships with external tax authorities
• Technically up to date and aware of industry and legislative changes

How We Work

We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating—whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in‑person collaboration.

We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

What We Offer

An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

Find your path

The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.

Private Health Care – Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).

Kingfisher Pension Scheme – Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.

25 Days' Holiday – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).

Staff Discount – 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.

Life Assurance – x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.

Bonus – Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.

Kingfisher Share Save – Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

Our Behaviours

At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours:
Constantly improving our customer experience;
Acting with humanity and care;
Be curious;
Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious;
Be inclusive;
Be agile;
Be accountable.

Application Process

What to expect from our application process:
Step 1 – Application;
Step 2 – Review;
Step 3 – Interview 1;
Step 4 – Interview 2;
Step 5 – Feedback.