International Tax Manager

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Equity scheme

25 days leave + 10 holidays

Job summary

MCS Group are representing a global IT company based in Belfast, seeking an International Tax Manager to lead the international tax function and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role offers hybrid working (1–2 days in the office), a salary of £55k–£65k, bonus potential, generous leave, pension contributions, an equity scheme, and clear paths to grow the tax function in Belfast.

Qualifications

• Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE tax professional with international or corporate tax experience.
• Background in Big 4, industry, or practice, with corporate tax experience preferred (VAT specialists also considered).
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax compliance, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead international corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage VAT/GST, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and global tax accounting.
• Support international tax planning, audits, and OECD Pillar Two compliance.
• Partner with global Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams on strategic tax matters and M&A.
• Drive tax projects, improve processes, and mentor junior team members.

Skills

International Tax

Tax experience

Corporate Tax

Indirect Tax

ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualified

Tax Manager

Tax Assistant Manager

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA

Job description

International Tax Manager - Belfast (Hybrid)

MCS Group are looking for an International Tax Manager to join a global IT company based in Belfast as they look to grow out their Tax function.

The Company:

Our client is a global IT company based in Belfast with multiple sites across the UK, US and APAC regions. They specialise in software for the professional and financial services sectors. Now is a great time to be joining the company as they look to recruit an International Tax Manager as they look to build out the Tax function in Belfast.

The Rewards:

As the successful International Tax Manager you will receive the following:

• Salary £55k-£65k plus extensive benefits;
• Bonus opportunity;
• Flexible/hybrid working options (1 or 2 days office based);
• 25 days annual leave + 10 statutory holidays
• Competitive employer pension contribution
• Employee Equity Scheme (Restricted Stock Units)
• Opportunity work for a highly reputable business, growing out the Tax function in Belfast.

The Role:

As the successful International Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead international corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage VAT/GST, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and global tax accounting.
• Support international tax planning, audits, and OECD Pillar Two compliance.
• Partner with global Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams on strategic tax matters and M&A.
• Drive tax projects, improve processes, and mentor junior team members.

The Person:

The successful International Tax Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE tax professional with strong international or corporate tax experience.
• Background in Big 4, industry, or practice, with corporate tax experience preferred (VAT specialists also considered).
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax compliance, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing.
• Experience working with multiple jurisdictions and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Organised communicator with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Desired Skills and Experience

• International Tax
• Tax experience
• Corporate Tax
• Indirect Tax
• ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualified
• Tax Manager
• Tax Assistant Manager