Direct Tax Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee direct tax compliance and advisory work across its diverse international businesses. This role involves strategic tax planning, managing tax compliance processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure tax obligations are met efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in an in-house tax function.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax and international tax compliance.
• Ability to simplify complex tax issues for non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tax compliance process across multiple international markets.
• Deliver timely and accurate corporate tax filings.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders on tax planning.

Skills

Corporate tax

International tax compliance

Tax accounting (IFRS)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered tax advisor or qualified accountant

Job description

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Partnering with a FTSE100 global organisation, renowned for its portfolio of market-leading consumer brands, on the search for an experienced Tax Manager to join their team.

This role will focus on overseeing direct tax compliance and advisory work across a diverse and growing international group of businesses.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring tax obligations are met efficiently and strategically, contributing to both compliance and planning efforts on a global scale.

About the Role

This is a very exciting opportunity within a global tax function, focused on managing and enhancing the organisation’s approach to tax compliance across numerous international regions. You’ll be at the heart of strategic tax planning and execution, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tax compliance process across multiple international markets.
• Deliver timely and accurate corporate tax filings, working with both internal teams and external advisors.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders on tax planning and reporting activities.
• Support the preparation of tax disclosures for financial reporting under international accounting standards.
• Contribute to ongoing tax projects, including R&D claims, BEPS-related reporting, and capital allowance optimisation.
• Handle tax queries from across the organisation and provide practical, business-focused advice.
• Maintain professional relationships with local tax authorities and assist in regulatory correspondence or audit engagements.
• Build awareness of tax issues across functions and foster compliance best practices group-wide.
• Participate in tax forecasting and contribute to the group’s broader financial strategy.

Ideal Background

• Chartered tax advisor or qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally including time in an in-house tax function.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, international tax compliance, and tax accounting (IFRS).
• Solid understanding of evolving global tax regulations, including BEPS, CBCR, and controlled foreign company regimes.
• Ability to simplify complex tax issues for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and supporting junior team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident working with stakeholders across business units and jurisdictions.