Senior Manager, Direct Tax Europe

CHEP; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Weybridge is looking for a Senior Manager Direct Tax to oversee direct tax strategies and ensure compliance. In this hybrid role, you will manage a regional tax team, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with finance departments. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in tax advisory and a strong background in managing teams. Attractive salary, car allowance, and bonuses offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus (typically 20%)

Car allowance

Generous Share Scheme

Private healthcare (family cover)

Company laptop and phone

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in European direct tax advisory and compliance.
• Strong technical experience in tax consulting or multinational tax department.
• Demonstrable people management and development experience of at least 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and ensure compliance with tax returns.
• Lead tax audits and develop defense strategies.
• Manage and develop the regional tax team.
• Drive automation and process improvements in tax.

Skills

Adaptability

Cross-Functional Work

Data-Driven Decision Making

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Finance Systems

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Risk Management

Tax Compliance

Education

Qualified accountant or recognized Tax qualification

Tools

Vertex SAP

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates, and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely, and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include :

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing and payment of all tax returns, maintaining compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Lead tax audits, develop defense strategies and mitigate risks to achieve favorable outcomes with tax authorities.
• Manage and develop the regional tax team, providing coaching, mentorship and development opportunities to drive high performance.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives, implementing tax technologies (e.g., Vertex SAP) to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Operations) to provide tax‑related guidance and ensure effective decision‑making on tax matters.
• Stay updated on regional tax regulations and legislative changes, ensuring the business remains compliant and proactively adapts to new requirements.
• Lead the review and analysis of tax data and reports, ensuring accurate tax accounting and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support business objectives, including identifying and managing tax risks and opportunities.

Senior Manager Direct Tax

Full‑time permanent. Hybrid (at least once a week in office) in Weybridge.

Excellent salary, car allowance, bonus & benefits

As a key player on the European Tax Team you will oversee direct tax strategies and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance whilst providing tax advisory services. You will also be responsible for a team of specialists and fostering their development.

As a Senior Manager Direct Tax at CHEP you will manage our Europe’s tax obligations and payments, balancing in‑house expertise with outsourced resources and maintaining relationships with local tax advisors. You’ll also monitor compliance filing statuses and indirect tax legislation while guiding business and finance teams.

Your mission involves filing important disclosure forms for intercompany arrangements and evaluating and rolling out new strategies.

In the thrilling world of business advisory you’ll be teaming up with finance specialists and outside consultants. In addition you’ll tackle audits head‑on and sprinkle in some process improvements for good measure. If tax compliance gets your heart racing and you have an eagle eye for details we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!

Do you offer…

• 7 years demonstrated experience in European direct tax advisory and compliance in a tax consulting role or within a multinational tax department.
• Strong technical experience.
• Demonstrable people management and development experience of at least 5 years.
• Fully qualified accountant or recognised Tax qualification.

The Perks…

• Certified Top 17 Global Employers.
• Annual bonus (typically 20 %) based on company and individual performance.
• Car allowance.
• Generous Share Scheme.
• Private healthcare (family cover).
• Company laptop and phone.

Flexible / Hybrid Working

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year.
• Up to 10 % company pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Numerous retail discounts.

Interested…

Are you prepared to embark on this exciting adventure? We are eager to hear from you!! Please send us your tailored CV for this opportunity and we will reach out to discuss further.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her full potential.

Remote Type: Hybrid Remote.

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Cross‑Functional Work, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Finance Systems, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements Preparation, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development, Taxation, Accounting, Tax Compliance.