Senior Direct Tax Leader, UK & ROI Compliance & Strategy

Sodexo; Eccles; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead the UK & ROI Tax Compliance Team. You will partner with business segments, oversee corporate tax returns, and drive group reporting accuracy with ETR forecasting.

The role also involves SAO documentation, transfer pricing, and tax policy support in coordination with the Tax Director. You will lead process improvements, manage audits, and ensure statutory compliance while mentoring the team and strengthening relationships with HR on Employment

Qualifications

• Up-to-date CPD and tax technical developments.
• Preparation of tax returns and close collaboration with finance.
• Minimum 5 years of direct tax experience and strong technical knowledge.
• Able to leverage tax and accounting systems knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK & ROI corporate tax compliance annual cycle with the team.
• Partner with segments on Direct Tax with support from Tax Specialist.
• Approve corporate tax payments, returns, and SAO documentation.
• Maintain balance sheet and HMRC tax accounts accuracy.
• Manage monthly/half-yearly/yearly group reporting including ETR.
• Develop and maintain transfer pricing files with Group and UK region.
• Lead tax authority audits, reviews, and SAO certifications.
• Support UK Tax Strategy and Policy in coordination with the Tax Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Direct Tax expertise

Tax accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA)

CiOT qualified (preferred)

Tools

OneSource Direct tax

SAP

HFM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead the UK & ROI Tax Compliance Team. You will partner with business segments, oversee corporate tax returns, and drive group reporting accuracy with ETR forecasting.

The role also involves SAO documentation, transfer pricing, and tax policy support in coordination with the Tax Director. You will lead process improvements, manage audits, and ensure statutory compliance while mentoring the team and strengthening relationships with HR on Employment