Tax Compliance Officer

Brambles Limited; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday + statutory holidays,

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Brambles is seeking a Direct Tax Compliance Officer to join our Europe-wide team in Weybridge. You will prepare and file CIT and WHT returns across multiple jurisdictions, coordinate clearances, and liaise with advisers and finance teams to ensure compliance.

This role offers hybrid working (1–2 days on site), collaboration with cross-functional partners, and opportunities to influence tax processes with tools like Alteryx and Power BI, plus a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in direct tax compliance, ideally within a multinational or advisory firm.
• Strong understanding of UK and/or European tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Interest or experience in tax technology (Alteryx, Power BI).
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file CIT and WHT returns across multiple European jurisdictions
• Coordinate WHT clearances under the UK Double Taxation Treaty Passport scheme
• Liaise with external tax advisers and internal finance teams to ensure compliance
• Support tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities
• Prepare internal tax reporting and manage periodic tax payments
• Drive process improvements and automation using tools like Alteryx
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on compliance

Skills

UK/European tax regulations

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Tax technology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Alteryx

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:

• Prepare and file tax returns in coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of indirect and/or direct tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Collaborate with the wider team on ad hoc tax projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tax processes.
• Support the development of strategies to optimize tax compliance and improve reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Assist in gathering data for the preparation of tax provisions and provide general administrative support to the tax team.

Tax Compliance Specialist

Location: Weybridge (hybrid - 1 or 2 days) Type: Full time, Permanent

Are you a tax professional with a passion for precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement? Join Brambles as a Direct Tax Compliance Officer and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely tax filings across Europe.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and file Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns across multiple European jurisdictions
• Coordinate WHT clearances under the UK Double Taxation Treaty Passport scheme
• Liaise with external tax advisers and internal finance teams to ensure compliance
• Support tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities
• Prepare internal tax reporting and manage periodic tax payments
• Drive process improvements and automation using tools like Alteryx
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on compliance

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in direct tax compliance, ideally within a multinational or advisory firm
• Strong understanding of UK and/or European tax regulations
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Interest or experience in tax technology (Alteryx, Power BI, etc.)
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join Brambles?

• Be part of a global leader in supply chain solutions
• Work on impactful projects that span multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate with experts across Europe and beyond
• Enjoy a role with real influence and opportunities for growth

What's in It for You?

• Certified Top 17 Global Employers
• Competitive salary and annual bonus (typically 10%)
• Generous Share Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company laptop and phone
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• Up to 7.5% company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Numerous retail discounts

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Adaptability
• Empathy
• Experimentation
• Finance Systems
• Financial Reporting And Compliance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Risk Management
• Taking Ownership
• Taxation Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• Teamwork
• Understand Customers

Brambles is an inclusive employer. We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process, and while at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we 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 potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.