Head of Tax EMEA

Flight Centre Travel Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Senior EMEA Tax Manager. This role involves managing tax compliance and risk for FCTG across Europe, advising on tax issues, and maintaining relationships with tax authorities. Candidates should have ACA or CTA qualifications and significant experience in tax management. The position offers travel discounts, career development opportunities, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & Industry Events

Active Hour

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Support

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• 8 years post-qualified experience in tax role or reputable firm.
• Experience in European or International Tax including VAT systems.
• Travel industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance, risk management, and strategy for FCTG.
• Advise on tax issues and pursue tax opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with UK’s HMRC and other authorities.

Skills

Tax technical proficiency

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Data analytics experience

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerBi

Job description

This role is part of the Europe Finance Leadership Team within Flight Centre (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (FCTG), and also supports the Global Tax Team based in Brisbane, Australia. The scope of this role is broad, focusing on managing tax compliance, risk management, and strategy for FCTG group companies and branches across 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 Senior EMEA Tax Manager will be supported by local finance resources, the EMEA Tax Manager, and South Africa Tax Managers for tax compliance. This role maintains functional ownership of all EMEA Tax areas and manages relationships with UK’s HMRC and other tax authorities in Europe and the Middle East. It will also have a strategic focus on proactive risk management, advising on tax issues, training, system and process improvements, policy and legislative changes, and pursuing tax opportunities.

Travel will be required for internal conferences, events in London, and ad hoc visits to FCTG EMEA offices. As a member of the European Finance Leadership team, you will share responsibility for shaping and directing the wider Finance Function.

Pre-requisite Experience

• ACA or CTA qualified with at least 8 years post-qualified experience in an in-house corporate or indirect tax role or reputable professional services firm.
• European or International Tax experience, including VAT systems, is essential.
• Travel industry experience is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven tax technical proficiency, able to research and apply legislation and case law.
• Experience managing tax audits to completion.
• Commercial awareness, pragmatic problem-solving, and customer focus, including supporting sales and account management teams with tax queries.
• Strong initiative, interpersonal, communication, analytical, leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerBi, with data analytics experience highly favorable.
• Ability to own projects, work collaboratively, and see projects through to completion.
• Attention to detail and ability to travel for meetings and conferences.

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world's largest travel companies, with over 12,000 employees globally, offering diverse roles and opportunities. We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for over 12 years, including awards for wellbeing and gender equality. Our philosophy centers on our people, driven by a purpose to open up the world for those who want to see.

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: Access to industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
• Career Development: Clear career pathways supported by training and resources.
• Vibrant Culture & Industry Events: Participate in social events, awards nights, conferences, and more.
• Active Hour: Weekly time dedicated to fitness or wellness.
• Health Cash Plan: Reimbursements for medical services like dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
• Wellbeing Challenges: Monthly health and wellbeing activities.
• Financial Support: Access to financial guidance, mortgage advice, and money coaching.
• Additional Benefits: Charitable donation matching, pension schemes, share options, electric vehicle schemes, and salary sacrifice benefits.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, respecting diversity and providing accessible hiring and onboarding processes. Please inform us of any accommodation needs by contacting our Recruitment Team.