Corporate Tax Manager

CHEP; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics solutions company is looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and reporting. This full-time role, based in Weybridge, offers a hybrid work model aimed at enhancing work-life balance. Candidates should possess a strong tax background, proven experience in UK tax compliance, and skills in managing complex projects. The role includes leading tax initiatives, ensuring compliance with European tax regulations, and collaborating with global finance teams. Attractive perks include a bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus (typically 15%)

Car allowance

Generous share scheme

Private healthcare (family cover)

25 days holiday with option to buy/sell 5 days

Up to 10% company pension

Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax background ideally across UK / EU jurisdictions.
• Proven UK tax compliance experience.
• Project management skills to handle complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of consolidated tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Oversee tax provisioning and reporting.
• Manage complex tax projects such as reorganizations.
• Support audits and partner with finance and legal teams.

Skills

Tax Experience

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Project management

Financial Statement Analysis

Risk Management

Accounting

Education

ACCA or CTA qualified (or working towards completion)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.

Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include :

• Lead the preparation of the consolidated tax returns for Brambles Ltd across the regional jurisdiction
• Prepare or review complex tax provision calculations ensuring compliance with both local and international accounting standards and tax regulations
• Lead monthly reconciliations of indirect and / or direct tax accounts ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission
• Prepare and review regional tax returns and provisional tax calculations ensuring timely and accurate submissions particularly for more complex tax matters
• Conduct in-depth tax research preparing detailed file notes and documentation to support and defend tax positions globally
• Maintain and enhance Brambles tax risk management framework ensuring strong processes and controls across multiple regions
• Lead ad hoc tax projects to drive improvements to tax processes and procedures identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and compliance
• Serve as a key liaison with finance and tax team members globally ensuring clear communication and collaboration on tax reporting and compliance initiatives

Corporate Tax Manager

Full time permanent

Hybrid ( at least once a week in office) in Weybridge

Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for European direct taxes Do you thrive in project driven environments where your expertise shapes meaningful outcomes If so this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career!

This is not just another compliance role - its a chance to be at the heart of our European tax operations. Youll oversee direct tax compliance and reporting lead strategic tax projects and act as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Working closely with the Senior Manager Direct Tax youll help us stay ahead of evolving legislation while driving efficiency and innovation.

What Youll Do...

Lead Compliance : Ensure corporation tax and withholding tax obligations are met across the UK Netherlands and other European jurisdictions .

Shape Reporting : Oversee tax provisioning and reporting making sure everything is accurate audit-ready and aligned with statutory requirements.

Drive Projects : Manage complex tax initiatives such as reorganisations mergers and disposals delivering both compliance and efficiency.

Support Audits : Take the lead on smaller audits and provide critical support on larger engagements.

Collaborate & Advise : Partner with Finance Treasury and Legal teams while maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.

Innovate : Contribute to process improvements and system developments that enhance visibility control and compliance.

Stay Ahead : Keep up to date with tax legislation and best practices ensuring were always prepared for whats next.

What Were Looking For...

Strong corporate tax background ideally across UK / EU jurisdictions

Proven UK tax compliance experience

Project management skills to handle complex initiatives

ACCA or CTA qualified (or working towards completion)

The Perks...

Certified Top 17 Global Employer

Annual bonus (typically 15%)

Car allowance

Generous share scheme

Private healthcare (family cover)

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday statutory leave with option to buy / sell 5 days

Up to 10% company pension

Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Interested...

Are you prepared to embark on this exciting adventure? We are eager to hear from you! Please send us your tailored CV for this opportunity and we will reach out to discuss further.

As an inclusive employer Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning Adaptability Cross-Functional Work Curiosity Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Empathy Finance Systems Financial Reporting And Compliance Financial Statement Analysis Financial Statements Preparation Initiative Problem Solving Risk Management Taxation Accounting Tax Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer please contact us at

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Tax Experience,Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,SOX,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1