Senior Tax Manager

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our team in London, reporting directly to the Head of Tax. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled tax professional to manage the local and group tax compliance and reporting for a large, multinational organisation with operations within Europe. In this role, you will take ownership of key tax compliance activities, work closely with external tax advisors, and provide strategic tax advice to support the company's growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns across multiple legal entities in various European countries. Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and global tax reporting requirements.
• Tax Strategy & Advisory: Collaborate with external tax advisors to develop tax strategy, internal structures, and processes. Lead tax strategy discussions to optimise tax efficiency and ensure compliance with group policies.
• Audit & Disputes: Lead the management of tax audits and resolve any disputes or queries that arise with tax authorities.
• Tax Accounting & Reporting: Take the lead on technical tax reporting questions related to US GAAP and IFRS. Work closely with local teams to prepare tax-related components of financial statements.
• Internal Process Development: Partner with accounting and operational teams to understand business requirements and design, implement, and document robust internal tax processes.
• Tax Compliance Leadership: Manage a direct report responsible for VAT and other indirect tax compliance. Ensure timely and accurate filings of indirect taxes across the group.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee the execution of transfer pricing strategies, including the preparation of the master file, local files, and country-by-country reporting.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead tax accounting support for the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group.
• Outsourced Partner Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for outsourced tax compliance providers, coordinating the delivery of required information and ensuring that all filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Withholding Tax Compliance: Manage dividend withholding tax compliance, including the preparation of WHT returns, residency certificates, and beneficial ownership statements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Corporate income tax compliance and reporting for multiple jurisdictions.
• Tax accounting and reporting under US GAAP and local statutory accounting standards.
• Direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting across Europe.
• Transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
• VAT and indirect tax compliance.
• Tax audits and dispute resolution.
• Integration of acquired businesses from a tax perspective.

Candidate Profile:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax from an accredited university.
• Professional qualification from a recognised body (e.g., ACA, CTA, or RA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate income tax compliance and reporting, including indirect taxes (VAT, ESL).
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders, external advisors, and local tax authorities.
• Experience in managing tax audits and resolving tax disputes.