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Tax Manager

Xero

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Job summary

Xero, a global leader in cloud accounting software, is seeking a Tax Manager to enhance its Finance Team. The successful candidate will oversee tax compliance for New Zealand and mentor junior staff, ensuring best practices and effective stakeholder engagement. This key role offers a generous benefits package, flexible working, and a dynamic team environment in London.

Benefits

Generous paid leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym passes

Employee Share Plan

Flexible working

Qualifications

At least 8 years of relevant experience in Tax, ideally in large corporate or Big 4.
Strong background in tax compliance and accounting.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage taxes for New Zealand and other jurisdictions.
Provide tax compliance and advisory support.
Mentor junior members of the tax team.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Self-Development

Education

CA Qualified or Law Professional

Tools

Onesource Tax Provision

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At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

The Tax Manager is part of the global Finance Team, which undertakes the finance function of all of Xero’s worldwide operations. The Tax Team, within the wider Finance Team, is a global shared service and is responsible for all tax matters across the Xero Group including indirect & income tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, expatriate tax, contract reviews and any projects that may arise.

You will support the Team to provide a beautiful tax service to the Xero Group, with a core focus on managing key tax functions including Management of taxes for New Zealand. As the team supports tax compliance globally you will also have the opportunity to support on tax matters outside of New Zealand. You will also provide timely and accurate tax advice to the Xero Group, and help mentor junior members of the Tax & Finance teams.

You will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to the business. You will be experienced in managing global tax engagements, and have demonstrated the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including external advisors.

(Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 18 months).

What you'll do

Manage key functions of Xero's global tax compliance including taxes for New Zealand.
Support on tax compliance and advisory matters for jurisdictions outside of New Zealand.
Engage with the business on tax by providing tax advice on tax matters and providing support on finance team and wider business projects
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including third party service providers
Ensure the quality and accuracy of Xero’s tax policies, processes and governance and that documents produced conform to the highest standards of accuracy
Embed efficiencies and improvements into the tax team’s recurring compliance processes
Mentor and support junior members of the tax team
Provide assistance on other non-tax related matters as requested by your manager and the Finance Team

What you'll bring with you

At least 8 years' of relevant experience in the Tax field, either in a large corporate or Big 4 CA environment
Be either CA qualified or a law professional
Strong & proven tax compliance background, including tax accounting and return preparation
Detailed knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation.
Experience with Onesource Tax Provision is preferred
Specialist experience with, transfer pricing, or overseas tax jurisdictions is an advantage but not a requirement.
Motivated with a high level of self-initiativeExcellent problem solving and analytical skills
Willingness to get the job done and learn new skills and concepts
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities
An aptitude for self-development for current and future
Embraces a #Ownership mindset and is focused on delivering results

Why Xero?

Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Software Development

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