EMEA Tax Manager

WEX Europe Services Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an EMEA Tax Manager to oversee European indirect and direct tax responsibilities. This role offers autonomy in setting tax strategies, advising on implications of new business initiatives, and managing tax audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in tax roles within industry and/or consulting, along with necessary qualifications. A competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits are offered in this critical position based in Manchester.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Annual STIP Bonus

Industry leading pension scheme

Private Medical

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Gym Flex membership

Employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Indirect Tax in industry and/or consulting.
• Must demonstrate hands-on approach in team environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set tax strategy across Europe for WEX.
• Advise on indirect tax implications for new products.
• Review and approve tax returns and associated analysis.

Skills

Indirect Tax expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Google Suite

Education

Degree level education preferred

CTA Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

AdobeSign or similar

Job description

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.