Group Tax Manager

Helios Towers; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent telecoms infrastructure company is seeking a Group Tax Manager in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for tax reporting, compliance, and leading tax projects across the group. With a focus on accuracy and improvements in tax reporting processes, this role requires a degree and relevant tax qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits include health insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a Taxation/Finance role.
• Experience in tax technical projects, tax accounting, and group reporting under IFRS.
• Broad working knowledge across corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax.

Responsibilities

• Leading tax reporting including statutory group financial statements.
• Driving tax compliance for multiple countries including the UK and UAE.
• Managing responses to tax audits and undertaking tax due diligence for expansion.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Business Consulting

Business Performance Measurement and Management

Proficiency in French

Education

Degree level education with ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

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Who are we

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do
We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa + Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

Overview
Reporting to the Head of Group Tax, you will be responsible for all aspects of tax reporting, including statutory group financial statements (year-end and interim). Assist with tax projects across the Group’s holding and operating companies, lead technology and process improvements to ensure accurate, timely information is provided to the Finance team, and drive tax compliance across the group.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of tax reporting, including statutory group financial statements.
• Assisting with tax projects across the Group’s holding and operating companies.
• Driving tax compliance across the group, including tax returns and payments for Mauritius, UK, and UAE.
• Managing responses to tax audits and enquiries, including engagement with tax authorities.
• Leading technology and process improvements for accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Undertaking tax due diligence for expansion opportunities and reporting findings to senior colleagues.
• Reviewing tax elements in financial modelling and analysing tax structuring opportunities.
• Managing the implementation of the tax function in new operating markets.
• Co-ordinating tax input to the Financial Statements and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.
• Reviewing and developing new procedures to optimise reporting of tax matters.

Requirements for the Role

• Educated to degree level with a professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA, Chartered Tax Advisor).
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a Taxation/Finance role, with at least 1-2 years post-qualification.
• Experience in tax technical projects, tax accounting, group reporting under IFRS standards, and international tax matters.
• Experience in a top tier/Big 4 accountancy firm or within the Tax/Finance function of a listed company.
• Broad working knowledge across corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and withholding tax risks.

Desired Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Business Consulting
• Business Performance Measurement and Management
• Proficiency in French (desirable)
• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance

Please submit your applications by 28/05/2025

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.

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