German speaking Tax Manager

The Language Business; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% bonus

£7,000 car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Family cover healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a German-speaking Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and reporting for Germany and other European markets. This dynamic role involves overseeing tax risks, ensuring accurate filings, and managing a talented international team. The successful candidate will navigate complex tax legislation while collaborating with senior finance professionals. With a competitive salary, generous bonus, and excellent benefits including relocation assistance, this opportunity promises a rewarding career in a forward-thinking organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and possess strong leadership skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English is essential.
• Educated to degree level and to chartered tax advisor level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct tax compliance and reporting for Germany and Europe.
• Manage an international tax team and collaborate with global tax teams.
• Advise on tax legislation changes and prepare financial projections.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Tax compliance

Tax reporting

Leadership

Cross-border engagement

Education

Degree level education

Chartered tax advisor level

Tools

Tax Compliance Management System

Financial analysis tools

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a German speaking Senior Tax Manager to join a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Language requirements for the job:
Fluent German and English is essential.

Company background:
Our client is a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Location of the job:
50% Hybrid working - Chester, UK (north west England) office + remote option. 2 days in the office one week, 3 days in the office the next.

Job responsibilities of the German speaking Senior Tax Manager:
Your role as German speaking Senior Tax Manager will be to oversee tax reporting and local tax compliance for Germany and other European markets by supporting global tax initiatives. Job responsibilities will include managing tax risks, ensuring accurate tax filings, meeting jurisdictional deadlines and the efficient managing of resources.

Managing an international tax team of direct reports in the UK and Germany, as well as collaborating with a senior global tax team, you will typically cover the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Oversee direct tax compliance and tax reporting for Germany and other European markets.
2. Plan and execute local tax compliance in Germany.
3. Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer.
4. Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff.
5. Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes.
6. Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting.
7. Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis.
8. Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements.
9. Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations.
10. Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending.

The successful candidate background:

1. Fluent German and English is essential.
2. Educated to degree level and to chartered tax advisor level.
3. Professional experience in a multi-national corporate tax environment or equivalent, including Tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction.
4. Experience in managing and developing staff. Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements.
5. Understanding of US GAAP.
6. Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure.
7. Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

Salary package and benefits:
Very competitive salary range + a 14% bonus, £7,000 car allowance and excellent benefits, including very attractive contributory Pension scheme, family Cover Healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
A VERY ATTRACTIVE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY!

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please Apply Now and send your CV to us.

Contact: Jonathan Grimes ([e-mail])