Tax Manager - Europe

QTS Realty Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer hours

Salary sacrifice pension

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Illness protection

Employee referral bonus

Bonus eligible

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an European Tax Manager to support tax compliance and reporting for a growing portfolio across Northern, Central and Southern Europe. The role reports to the Tax Director in London and involves coordinating with external advisers and internal teams to ensure accurate filings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 740, and proficiency with Excel, RIA, Sage FAS, Alteryx, and tax research platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Excel, RIA, Sage FAS, Alteryx, and tax research platforms.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control systems.
• Familiarity with state & local tax reporting requirements.
• Experience with ASC 740.

Responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and reporting for a growing portfolio across Northern, Central and Southern Europe.
• Review tax returns and filings prepared by external advisors.
• Conduct tax research and manage assigned projects.
• Meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals and deadlines.
• Communicate with third parties on the Company’s behalf and manage audits.
• Develop and implement tax process improvements using technology.

Skills

Tax compliance

Research skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication with third parties

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

RIA

Sage FAS

Alteryx

Tax research platforms

Job description

Who we are: As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. The European Tax Manager will be a contributing member of a tax department that is organized to provide research, expertise, recommendations, and resolutions in complex areas such as compliance, consulting, and planning. The position will report directly to the Tax Director in London and have an opportunity to engage in a growing, collaborative, and encouraging work environment; as well as demonstrate personal strengths as a tax professional.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and reporting for a growing portfolio of entities and assets across Northern, Central and Southern Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Germany & Finland with further expansion expected), including corporate income tax, VAT, property taxes and other necessary tax filings.
• Review tax returns and filings prepared by external advisors, ensuring accuracy and consistency with QTS positions.
• Conduct tax research, assess regulatory compliance, and manage projects as they are assigned.
• Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals, targets, and deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver effective communication with third parties on the Company’s behalf; and manage audit and discovery processes with tax authorities.
• Develop and implement process improvements in the Company’s tax procedures utilizing tax technology tools to simplify and automate complex processes.
• Work closely with staff and managers of both the Tax and other key departments within the Company.
• Must be comfortable dealing with issues and topics outside of their traditional tax training and running projects fully from start to finish.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Five or more years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in and/or working knowledge of Excel, RIA, Sage FAS, Alteryx, and tax research platforms
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, audit principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control systems
• Familiarity with state & local tax reporting requirements
• Experience with ASC 740
• Understanding of state and local reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Big 4 experience

Total Rewards

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility
• This role is bonus eligible.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail].