Senior Tax Manager

Cantor Fitzgerald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for their London-based team. This hybrid role involves managing tax compliance, reporting, and governance across the EMEA and APAC regions. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA and have robust experience in corporate tax reporting. Key responsibilities include leading the tax provision process, liaising with tax authorities, and overseeing external audits. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their expertise in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in a relevant accounting or tax qualification.
• Strong experience in corporate tax reporting, ideally in financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly tax provision process for UK, EMEA, and APAC.
• Act as key contact with HMRC and external auditors.
• Manage third-party providers responsible for tax disclosures.

Skills

Corporate tax reporting and compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualification

Job description

Senior Tax Manager – Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting

Location: London (Hybrid)

Business Area: EMEA & APAC Tax

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking a Senior Manager – Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting to join its London-based EMEA and APAC Tax team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work within a complex, fast-paced international financial services group and is well suited to an experienced tax professional looking to broaden their exposure across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical understanding of corporate tax accounting, including current and deferred tax, and will play a key role in managing tax compliance, reporting and governance across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly tax provision process for the UK, EMEA and APAC regions, prepared through OTP.
• Review monthly reconciliations of current and deferred tax balances for material entities.
• Act as a key point of contact with HMRC, external auditors, external advisers, CFOs and senior management in the UK and overseas.
• Prepare and review tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts within the Cantor Fitzgerald group.
• Monitor Effective Tax Rates and report to the US Tax team, including proof of tax and deferred tax substantiations.
• Manage third‑party providers responsible for tax disclosure and note preparation across EMEA and APAC.
• Oversee Pillar Two reporting obligations, working closely with EMEA and APAC financial controllers.
• Manage the outsourced UK, EMEA and APAC corporation tax return process, including detailed review of submitted returns.
• Take responsibility for the UK Group Payment Arrangement (GPA), group deductions allowance and related filings.
• Maintain ownership of tax processes, controls and monitoring, contributing to the UK Senior Accounting Officer certification.
• Manage the UK, EMEA and APAC corporation tax payments process, including calculations where required.
• Support tax aspects of group reorganisations, acquisitions and disposals within a highly complex and acquisitive structure.
• Oversee withholding tax reporting and associated reclaim processes.
• Manage shared services centre resources based in India.
• Deliver ad‑hoc tax projects as required.

Skills and Experience

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT).
• Strong experience in corporate tax reporting and compliance, ideally within financial services.
• Proven experience working with auditors, demonstrating tact, discretion and sound judgement.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Practical working knowledge of UK hybrid rules is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in banking, brokerage, private equity or other financial services environments is advantageous.
• US GAAP knowledge is helpful but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage complexity across multiple jurisdictions and entities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a commercial and pragmatic mindset.
• Adaptable and effective in a matrix environment, able to collaborate and influence across teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, strong decision‑making skills and a high level of self‑awareness.
• Committed to continuous professional development and personal growth.