Tax Manager - Direct Tax

Catalyst Labs; London; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy is seeking an experienced Tax Manager in Naxxar, Malta. You will lead tax planning initiatives, advise on complex transactions, and mentor junior professionals. The ideal candidate is ACCA qualified with at least 2 years of experience in a Corporate Service Provider environment. This role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in a CSP or similar environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Maltese accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Maltese.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize clients' direct tax liabilities.
• Provide advice on tax implications of corporate restructurings.
• Support a variety of ad-hoc tax advisory engagements.

Skills

Tax planning

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Location: Naxxar, Malta

Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Tax Manager to lead and strengthen direct tax services. In this role, you will take responsibility for advising on tax-efficient strategies, guiding complex transactions and restructurings, and supporting a diverse portfolio of international and local clients. You’ll work collaboratively across teams, mentor junior professionals, and contribute to the growth and improvement of tax processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning initiatives and implement strategies to optimize clients' direct tax liabilities.

• Provide advice on tax implications of corporate restructurings, financings, M&A, and cross-border investments.

• Support a variety of ad-hoc tax advisory engagements for both international and local clients.

• Oversee preparation and filing of corporate tax returns and manage tax refund applications.

• Coordinate with tax authorities during audits and examinations.

• Deliver technical training and high-quality support to accounting and audit teams.

• Stay updated on developments in domestic and international direct tax legislation.

• Identify opportunities for service line expansion and business development.

• Review and enhance internal tax processes and systems for efficiency and compliance.

• Serve as a key mentor and technical reviewer for junior team members.

Qualifications

• ACCA qualified, or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Service Provider (CSP) or similar environment.

• In-depth knowledge of Maltese accounting standards and tax legislation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Maltese; additional languages are an advantage.

• Ability to manage deadlines, work proactively, balance autonomy and teamwork, and build strong client relationships.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary with benefits aligned to experience.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• A collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

• The chance to work on a wide range of direct tax matters and complex client cases.

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