EMEA Tax Manager

StudentUniverse; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in London is looking for an EMEA Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance functions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The successful candidate will manage relationships with tax authorities, support local finance teams, and assist with UK tax affairs. Candidates should have ACA or CTA qualifications and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including exclusive travel discounts, career development opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & Industry-renowned social events

Active Hour

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Health & Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Wellbeing Support

Variety of additional benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA or CTA with substantial experience in tax roles.
• Experience in corporate or indirect tax environments.
• Hands-on management experience in tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance functions for EMEA locations.
• Develop relationships with tax authorities in Europe.
• Assist in UK tax affairs and reporting.
• Support local finance teams in tax compliance.

Skills

ACA or CTA qualified

Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience

Advanced Excel skills

Exposure to tax provisioning software

Travel industry experience

Job description

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Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type: Full time
Location: London
Categories: Finance & Strategy

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally - who we call ‘Flighties’. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When, we say we’re a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years we’ve been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, we’re a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.

About the role

This role is part of the Europe Finance Team within Flight Centre (UK) Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited’s (FCTG) UK subsidiary. The scope of this role is very broad, with the focus being hands‑on management of the tax compliance functions for FCTG group companies and branches based in Europe, Middle East & Africa (FCTG EMEA): – UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

The EMEA Tax Manager will be supported by local finance resources for tax compliance and report to the EMEA Senior Tax Manager, who maintains functional ownership of all areas of EMEA Tax and the relationship with the UK’s tax authority (HMRC).

Management of the relationship with the other Europe and Middle East tax authorities as well as assisting the EMEA Senior Tax Manager with UK tax affairs will be crucial to being successful in this role.

About you

• ACA or CTA qualified with minimum 5 years’ post‑qualified experience in an in‑house corporate or indirect tax role or reputable professional services firm.
• Travel industry experience will be advantageous
• Advanced excel skills are essential, exposure to tax provisioning software beneficial

What's in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in‑house travel team.
• Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Group’s global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you’ll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry‑renowned social events: Experience our fun, industry‑renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end‑of‑financial‑year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well‑being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care, with our bronze‑level health cash plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
• And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including company‑matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] .

Applications close: 28 Nov 2025 GMT Standard Time