EMEA Tax Manager

Flight Centre Travel Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel company based in the UK is seeking an EMEA Tax Manager to manage tax compliance functions across various regions. The ideal candidate will be ACA or CTA qualified with substantial UK tax expertise, including VAT. This role offers opportunities for career development and various employee benefits, including exclusive travel discounts and health plans.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events

Active Hour

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Health & Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Wellbeing Support

Company-matched charitable donations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in in-house corporate or indirect tax role or reputable professional services firm.
• UK Tax experience, including VAT is essential.
• Travel industry experience will be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on management of tax compliance functions for FCTG group companies in Europe, Middle East & Africa.
• Management of the relationship with Europe and Middle East tax authorities.
• Assist the EMEA Senior Tax Manager with UK tax affairs.

Skills

ACA or CTA qualified

UK Tax experience including VAT

Advanced Excel skills

Travel industry experience

Education

5 years post-qualified experience

Tools

Tax provisioning software

Job description

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the worlds 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 were a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years weve 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, were 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 Limiteds (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 UKs 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.
• UK Tax experience, including VAT is essential
• 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 Groups 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.

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