Tax Manager

Park Street People; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Street People is assisting a global pharmaceutical company in recruiting a Tax Manager for their Chester team on a full-time, 12-month contract (35 hours per week). The role focuses on tax compliance, reporting and strategic tax planning to support international operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a professional tax qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with extensive post-qualification tax experience across Europe, and proven ability to lead cross-functional taxation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA and CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in tax, ideally within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or multinational sectors
• Deep understanding of international tax principles, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage European tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns across multiple entities
• Oversee tax audits and liaise with tax authorities to resolve queries efficiently
• Provide strategic advice on tax implications for business decisions, M&A activities and cross-border transactions
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders to optimise the company's global tax position
• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant and responsive to legislative shifts

Skills

Tax expertise

Transfer pricing

Cross-border transactions

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company, is currently looking for a Tax Manager to join their team in Chester on a full time, 12-month temporary basis (35 hours per week).

As a Tax Manager, you'll oversee tax compliance, reporting and strategy, ensuring the company's global operations remain agile, compliant and forward-thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage European tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns across multiple entities
• Oversee tax audits and liaise with tax authorities to resolve queries efficiently
• Provide strategic advice on tax implications for business decisions, M&A activities and cross-border transactions
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders to optimise the company's global tax position
• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant and responsive to legislative shifts

Requirements

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA and CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in tax, ideally within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or multinational sectors
• Deep understanding of international tax principles, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.