EMEA Tax Specialist, London, United Kingdom

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world's largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. Over the past 12 years we've been voted a 'Great Place to Work' including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see.

The Role

This role is part of the Europe Finance Team within Flight Centre (UK) Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited's (FCTG) UK subsidiary. The scope of this role is very broad, with the focus being hands-on management of the tax compliance functions for FCTG group companies and branches based in Europe, Middle East & Africa (FCTG EMEA): UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The EMEA Tax Specialist will be supported by local finance resources for tax compliance and report to the EMEA Senior Tax Manager, who maintains functional ownership of all areas of EMEA Tax and the relationship with the UK's tax authority (HMRC). The EMEA Tax team is an extension of the Global Tax team based out of Brisbane, Australia (FCTG's Global Head Office), which assists the EMEA Tax team in transfer pricing matters, tax strategy and risk management. The EMEA Tax team has a strong functional reporting line into the Head of Global Tax. Travel will be required as part of this role to attend internal conferences, downloads and buzz nights in London as well as ad hoc travel to FCTG EMEA offices.

Ideal Candidate

• ACA or CTA qualified with minimum 0-3 years post-qualified experience in an in-house corporate or indirect tax role or reputable professional services firm.
• UK Tax experience, including VAT is essential.
• Travel industry experience will be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential, exposure to tax provisioning software beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven tax technical proficiency, able to research and apply legislation and case law.
• Commercially aware, focused on delivering pragmatic solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Highly organised, detail orientated and can work independently.
• A high level of professionalism and proven teamwork skills.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, work collaboratively with others and see projects to completion.
• Ability to travel/attend meetings and conferences.

What's in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: Access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
• Career Development: Clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events: Experience our fun culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end-of-financial-year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: An hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching.
• And Much More: A range of additional benefits, including company-matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible.