Tax Manager - UK/EMEA

Large privately owned services Group with a US parent has engaged Partner Financial to undertake a full selection process to support them in finding a professional and ambitious individual to provide expertise on all tax matters.

The business has grown to well over £1bn in Group revenue per annum and has expanded extensively in the UK, across Europe and several regions on a global basis, it is likely that the Group will seek to explore M&A activities and commercial opportunities in the medium term, coupled with advancing commercial opportunities in the US.

As a distinctive brand and market leader in its field, the business has won plaudits for being delivery focussed, award winning and creative in their solutions – the business is predominantly a business to business offering and possesses an extensive range of blue chip clients.

The position reports to the Director of Treasury and it will be expected that this role will perform as a ‘lead’ on all tax matters from a Group perspective.

Key Deliverables:

• Managing all aspects of the Group’s tax reporting requirements;
• Submitting all UK corporation tax computations;
• Developing and maintaining the Group’s tax policy, including liaising with the US parent company on the Group tax position;
• Ensuring that the business maintains its low risk tax position and continues to enjoy a strong working relationship with HMRC, external advisors and other key stakeholders;
• Providing advice where required to internal stakeholders and ensuring that individuals of all levels of seniority and functional specialism are comfortable raising questions on best practice;
• Developing strong working practices and relationships across Human Resources, Group Holdings, Executive Management, Board and Key Stakeholders;
• Supporting wider Group Treasury initiatives, M&A and restructuring projects, ad hoc projects;

The successful individual will possess a current accountancy qualification and preferably some treasury exposure, be diligent and highly professional in seeking to deliver a ‘best in class’ Group tax function.  It is likely that you will have qualified in a larger accountancy firm in tax and also have some experience in industry.

Interested candidates should send their CV to Josh Edmunds. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.