Corporate Tax Manager - Commodities Trading - London

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international commodities firm is seeking an experienced Tax professional to manage tax activities as part of their expansion. This in-house role requires significant expertise in tax compliance and governance, requiring presence in the London office three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ PQE in tax, ideally within a Big 4 firm or large multinational.
• Strong understanding of tax governance, risk, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tax compliance activities, coordinating with advisors and subsidiaries.
• Oversee statutory and group tax reporting.
• Provide technical tax advice to business units.

Skills

Tax governance

Risk compliance

Communication

Excel proficiency

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

twentyAI

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

5

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

twentyAI are working with a international Commodities firm who are seeking an experienced Tax professional to join as their first "in house" Tax hire. This newly created role will be integral in managing the company’s tax activities as it continues to expand globally. There is a requirement to be in the London office 3 days per week

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) Conduct Rules.
• Manage all tax compliance activities (corporate tax, VAT, personal income tax), coordinating with advisors and subsidiaries.
• Oversee statutory and group tax reporting, including current/deferred tax calculations, Pillar 2, and CbCR.
• Maintain tax governance, including SAO compliance, tax strategy, and internal control testing (e.g., J-SOX).
• Provide technical tax advice to business units and corporate functions.
• Liaise with tax authorities, external advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Support HR with employment tax matters.
• Advise senior management on strategic tax issues.
• Provide occasional ad hoc to the Accounting team as needed.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 3–5+ years’ PQE in tax, ideally within a Big 4 firm or large multinational.
• Experience advising on transfer pricing and/or transactional tax matters.
• Strong understanding of tax governance, risk, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while engaging stakeholders.
• Effective team player with experience in multinational and cross-cultural environments.
• Background in commodities trading or financial services is a plus.
• Highly organised, with strong Excel and accounting/tax systems proficiency.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS tax reporting standards.