EMEA Tax Manager

WEX; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Tax Manager for their Europe operations. This role will involve setting tax strategies, managing audits, and conducting tax planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Indirect Tax and be CTA Qualified. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000-£94,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid work model based in either London or Manchester.

Benefits

Annual STIP Bonus

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private Medical

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Gym Flex membership

Qualifications

• Experience in Indirect Tax in industry and/or consulting.
• Hands-on approach and success in a team-based environment.
• Proficiency with adaptive systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set the tax strategy for WEX in Europe.
• Advise on indirect tax implications of new products.
• Review and approve direct and indirect tax returns.

Skills

Indirect Tax experience

Excellent written communication

Ability to work in teams

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

CTA Qualified or equivalent

Degree level education

Tools

Advanced Excel

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAX MANAGER EMEA / MANCHESTER OR LONDON / HYBRID / £80000-£94000 PLUS ANNUAL BONUS AND BENEFITS / PERMANENT POSITION

About The Team / Role

Based in the UK Head Office in Manchester/London, the EMEA Tax Manager is responsible for the Group’s European indirect and direct tax. As the senior tax professional for the business based in Europe you will have an indirect tax focus but be willing to support direct tax matters. You will be responsible for indirect and direct tax compliance, indirect tax advisory, tax planning and accurate accounting for VAT and income taxes. The Tax Manager will work closely with the business, third party service providers (where most indirect and direct compliance is outsourced to), and other tax professionals in carrying out their responsibilities, with one direct report supporting the indirect tax compliance.

This is a rare opportunity in an EMEA Tax Manager position offering true autonomy, recognition, and the chance to be the go to subject matter expert for the region, with a direct report and clear long‑term growth opportunities for the right person.

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary £80,000-£94,000 (dependant on experience)
• Annual STIP Bonus
• 37.5-hour week – Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working - from either our Manchester or London Bridge office
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Private Medical
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Gym Flex membership
• Discounts & perks platform
• Employee wellbeing

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Setting the tax strategy for WEX in Europe across both indirect and direct taxes.
• Advise on the indirect tax implications of new products, operating in new jurisdictions and other business initiatives across Europe. This covers both taxable and exempt businesses.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving direct and indirect tax returns and associated analysis and support.
• Ownership of parent company Group tax relationship, based in the US.
• Responsible for management of tax audits.
• Responsible for accounting for income taxes at Group level and for international subsidiaries with support from third party professional advisors.
• Responsible for draft transfer pricing agreements and management fee arrangements.
• Coach and supervise tax assistant manager.
• Responsibility for ensuring payroll tax compliance in all countries in conjunction with HR.
• Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.
• Ensuring and enhancing (where required) appropriate internal controls to ensure the accurate accounting for taxes.
• Departmental liaison with IT staff on all technical matters relating to tax applications.
• Ownership of tax risk management.

Experience You’ll Bring

• Experience in Indirect Tax in industry and/or consulting (ideally a combination of both)
• License/Certification: CTA Qualified or equivalent
• Degree level education preferred
• Advanced excel and adaptive systems skills
• Must have a demonstrated hands‑on approach and success in working in a team‑based environment
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Cooperativeness, flexibility, ability to collaborate and work across functions in a team oriented environment.
• Strong ability to use time efficiently to meet multiple deadlines and to take responsibility for completing assignments with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and AdobeSign or similar.

What’s Next?

If you have the skills and passion to take on this Tax Manager position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately it is not possible to respond to each one individually, applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted within one week of application.

We do not accept speculative CVs. Any CV received by WEX will be treated as a gift and eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Talent Acquisition team.