Tax Manager

Sanderson; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Tax Manager in London. This hybrid role involves supporting tax strategy, ensuring compliance, and advising on tax implications for business transactions. The ideal candidate has corporate tax experience in the financial services industry and strong communication skills, comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate tax within the financial services industry.
• Strong track record in developing in-house tax functions.
• Technically strong with understanding of compliance and reporting.
• Experience in transfer pricing and VAT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Tax in global tax strategy.
• Lead corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Assist with tax provisioning and accuracy.
• Advise on tax implications of business initiatives.
• Manage tax risks effectively.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Strong communication

Tax compliance and reporting

Ability to influence and engage

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join a high-performing finance team in a hybrid role based in London. This position acts as second-in-command to the Head of Tax and will play a key role in shaping and scaling the global tax function. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic financial services environment and wants to have a direct impact on strategic tax matters.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Tax in developing and executing the global tax strategy
• Leading on corporate tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Assisting with tax provisioning and ensuring accuracy under relevant accounting standards
• Advising on the tax implications of business initiatives and transactions
• Identifying and managing tax risks
• Partnering with internal teams to integrate tax into broader financial planning and operations
• Helping design and enhance tax processes, controls, and systems as part of a growing tax function

About you

• Significant experience in corporate tax within the financial services industry
• Strong track record in building or significantly contributing to the development of an in-house tax function
• Technically strong with a detailed understanding of tax compliance and reporting
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage across functions
• Experience in transfer pricing and VAT is a plus, but not essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

London, England, United Kingdom