FTSE250 European Tax Manager, Surrey/ Hants border

This fast growing FTSE250 pan-European business is a market leader in the automotive field. The Group have undergone a period of significant growth over the last few years through strategic mergers and acquisition. They have ambitious plans for continued growth and are looking to increase their Group finance function to support the expanded business.

Reporting to the Group Head of Tax in a small commercial team, you will provide support in key areas of focus for the Group Finance team including transaction support, BEPS initiatives, tax compliance and reporting. You will be a main point of contact for tax across the Group and provide support in understanding and managing the tax agenda of UK and European Finance directors and relationships with external tax advisers and tax authorities. The role will be key in increasing the awareness of the impact of tax on the business and delivering value to the organization as they approach the FTSE100.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting the Head of Tax in the planning & implementation of a range of projects, including group tax accounting, transfer pricing and country-by-country reporting
Support in the preparation and update of governance and risk documents (such as Senior Accounting Officer in the UK), and provide support to fix any tax control weaknesses and work with other areas of finance/the business to ensure that appropriate procedures are in place
Involvement in preparation and maintenance of tax strategy
Keeping up to date with developments in tax legislation and advise the business of the impact of any new requirements
Supporting the Group VAT Manager with indirect tax projects. No previous experience required
Supporting with IFRS and UK FRS101 tax reporting requirements
Oversight and preparation of UK corporation tax returns and management of outsourced compliance, including the liaising with external tax advisers
Oversight of the tax compliance and reporting position of the Group’s European subsidiaries as performed by overseas teams
Some travel in Europe and proactive engagement with various businesses to support them on establishing group tax policies & advise on overseas tax audit

For you

Competitive salary package
Car allowance
Flexible working
Broad mixted tax role with heavy advisory focus
Deputy style role
Commercially exposed team
Excellent career prospects
European travel

About you:

ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent
Proven corporate tax background
International tax an advantage
Ability to manage senior stakeholders
Pro-active and adaptive working style
Willing to travel to Europe occasionally

For a discreet and confidential discussion on the role detailed, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Sheehan at Nebula Partners