Europe Tax & Compliance Leader

Vanderlande; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory days +

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% WFH / 60% in the

Health & Wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance - public transport

Home office allowance

Pension and health insurance discount

On-site health centres with gym and€pt

Vanderlande Academy and training

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to head the regional tax function and strengthen the European tax framework. You will lead a team of tax professionals, ensuring compliance across multiple countries while partnering with Group Tax, Finance, Legal, and Payroll.

The role blends technical tax expertise with leadership in a multinational setting, driving improvements and processes across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function within an international environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Experience working with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Experience with process improvement and standardization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting activities across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other relevant tax compliance activities in cooperation with Group Tax and local Finance teams.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and documentation requirements.
• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on operational tax matters.
• Identify and manage tax risks, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• Translate changes in tax legislation into practical guidance and actions for the business.
• Maintain and improve tax controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across European tax and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support business projects and operational activities with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistent application of Group Tax policies across Europe.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax/Finance/Economics

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to head the regional tax function and strengthen the European tax framework. You will lead a team of tax professionals, ensuring compliance across multiple countries while partnering with Group Tax, Finance, Legal, and Payroll.

The role blends technical tax expertise with leadership in a multinational setting, driving improvements and processes across Europe.