Tax Manager

Aptean; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an experienced EMEA Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance across various European countries from a fully remote position. The successful candidate will manage the preparation of tax returns, supervise VAT filings, and implement compliance strategies in a rapidly growing environment. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized accounting qualification and have 5-6 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in tax, preferably across Europe.
• High level of commitment and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in a global software industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end tax returns and ensuring compliance.
• Supervise filing of VAT returns for multiple countries.
• Assist with implementation of tax engine and e-invoicing software.

Skills

Technical accounting principles

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment

Change management

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

About the role

Aptean is looking for an EMEA Tax Manager ( 5-6 years of experience ) in UK fully remote. This is a hands‑on role with a broad scope, assisting with the timely and compliant filing of direct and indirect tax returns for a portfolio of EMEA entities in a fast‑paced rapidly growing private equity backed group. This role requires someone comfortable in a dynamic environment with a keen eye on process improvements and efficiencies as the Aptean group continues to grow through acquisition. As well as overseeing day‑to‑day compliance, there is broad scope for exposure to a broad range of tax topics across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with preparation of year‑end tax returns, coordinating with local advisors to ensure tax compliance in UK, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Poland, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, Finland and Sweden.
• Calculating and submitting advance tax payments across the above countries.
• Supervising the filing of VAT returns for all countries noted above, dealing with any external and internal queries, ensuring compliance.
• Assisting with any ad‑hoc tax compliance issues, researching with advisors and coordinating with internal teams any changes in processes required.
• R&D claims
• Ensuring transfer pricing calculations are accurate, co‑ordinating with internal teams if revisions to calculation are required.
• Submitting Tax residency certificates across EMEA.
• Assist with EMEA accounting and reconciliations of tax accounts.
• Assist with year‑end global provision for consolidated group audit under US GAAP.
• Assist with implementation of tax engine and e‑invoicing software to ensure compliance with the European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal.
• Assist with dealing with the impact of BEPS 2.0 : Pillar One and Pillar Two on the group.

Skills & Experience

• A secure knowledge of technical accounting principles backed by a recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• The position requires a high level of commitment and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• A disciplined self starter with a ‘can do’ attitude who is able to work within a matrix organization.
• Must have a critical eye for accuracy, data integrity, process issues and improvements.
• A flexible and adaptable mindset, experienced in change management and calm in the face of pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse large and complex data sets in order to summarise in a simple, effective way.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required : Solid understanding of accounting standards, experience working in tax department, commerce preferred, but practice considered. Would need experience of tax across Europe – not required to tick every country we operate in, but experience required of dealing with taxes outside of just UK.
• Preferred : accounting / finance experience in a global software industry
• Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

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