Compliance & Reporting Tax Manager

GXO Logistics; London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their global tax team. This role offers the opportunity to oversee corporate tax compliance across Continental Europe, manage tax payments, and design tax structuring opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car and private medical insurance, this position is perfect for a skilled tax professional looking to make a significant impact within a leading logistics company. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency in supply chain solutions, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Company Car/Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Scheme

24/7 Online GP Service

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

High Street Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cashback Cards

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax knowledge with ACA, CTA, CPA qualifications.
• Experience in Tax Management within Big-4 or in-house tax functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate income tax matters and compliance across Europe.
• Manage cash tax payments, R&D credits, and tax audits.

Skills

Corporate Tax Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

VAT Experience

Education

ACA, CTA, CPA (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, HFM)

Tax Software (Longview)

Job description

Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for that next step on your career ladder? Does the idea of being part of GXO’s global tax team excite you? Are you looking for a role that will give you the opportunity to really make your mark in one of the largest growing logistics businesses in the UK?

GXO Logistics are looking for a Compliance and Reporting Tax Manager to manage and support its markets in Continental Europe. You will be based from our London Head Office, with the flexibility of hybrid working available.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £75,000+ per annum for the right candidate. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Your benefits package includes a company car/car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

1. Oversee all Continental corporate income tax matters and tax compliance working across co-sourcing arrangements with external service providers. This includes, but is not limited to, US GAAP, local statutory accounting, and Pillar 2.
2. Manage cash tax payments and forecasting, R&D credits, tax audits and securing tax advice.
3. Support local markets with local tax requirements.
4. Design, evaluate and implement tax structuring opportunities in, primarily but not necessarily exclusively, Continental Europe.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

1. ACA, CTA, CPA (or equivalent) with strong corporate tax knowledge; VAT experience would also be beneficial.
2. Substantial Tax Management experience in a Big-4, or in-house tax function (experience at a US multinational company is preferred, but not essential).
3. Skilled in US GAAP/IFRS/French GAAP tax accounting with good understanding of topics such as IAS 12, deferred tax positions, valuation allowances, and working with third party auditors.
4. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret the impact of tax legislation on the business, along with a strong commercial and business awareness.
5. Skilled user of ERP systems (such as SAP and/or Oracle/HFM) and Tax Software (such as Longview).
6. Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.
7. Fluent English and French (preferably) speaker; other languages (Polish, Italian, Spanish, German) is a plus.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.