Tax Manager in Chester

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading international organisation on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and reporting activities across a portfolio of European markets while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking tax function.

The Role

As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing direct tax reporting and compliance requirements across multiple European jurisdictions. Acting as a key tax subject matter expert, you will provide guidance to internal stakeholders whilst liaising with external advisers and global tax teams to ensure compliance and best practice. You will also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting standardisation initiatives, and leveraging tax technology to enhance efficiency and minimise risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of US tax reporting, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingencies, and forecasting.
• Managing annual transfer pricing documentation, including financial analysis and coordination with commercial teams and external advisers.
• Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisers.
• Calculation and submission of corporate income tax payments.
• Liaison with tax authorities and external auditors as required.
• Preparation of annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Providing tax advice and support on business projects and compliance matters.
• Supporting outsourcing strategies and management of third-party tax service providers.
• Driving continuous improvement, risk management, standardisation, automation, and tax technology initiatives.
• Providing support to wider European markets when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser status.
• Significant experience in corporate tax compliance gained within practice or a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of direct tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of accounting provisions, statutory audits, and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience working with European tax jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £41.21 per hour.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 35-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work within a global organisation.
• Exposure to international tax matters and large-scale projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic international business, we would like to hear from you.