Tax Manager in Hampshire

EMEA TAX MANAGER - HIGH TECH MANUFACTURING - REMOTE

Robert Half are the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing, investor-backed high-tech manufacturing group that, due to an insourcing project, are seeking a confident, technically proficient and commercially focused Tax Manager to coordinate and deliver direct tax and transfer pricing calculations and advisory services for the UK and EMEA entities. This role would suit a post-qualified tax accountant looking to develop and grow with an organisation, who has understanding and exposure to a variety of tax challenges, and is a self-starter.

On offer is a base of up to £92k plus a bonus and great benefits.

Primary Function

As the Tax Manager for the EMEA region, you will be a key member of the global tax team supporting the company's compliance with tax regulations, optimizing our tax strategies, and supporting our financial operations. This position will work closely with both the EMEA Tax Director and EMEA Indirect Tax Manager and is ideal for a tax professional who is looking to utilize and develop broad skills in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates corporate income tax compliance and provision activities across the region to ensure timely and accurate tax payments and reporting, in collaboration with local finance and accounting teams and external advisors.
• Responsible for UK Tax consolidation for the group under both UK GAAP and IFRS, including disclosures and journal entries. Support US GAAP tax reporting for the EMEA entities.
• Partners with US-based tax team and supports analysis and documentation of the company's tax strategies, credits and incentives, transfer pricing, and other projects.
• Maintains compliance with cross-border withholding taxes and related documentation.
• Assists in the management of tax audits, responding to inquiries from tax authorities, and coordinating with local finance teams and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely resolution of tax issues across the region.
• Stays up-to-date with changes in local tax laws and regulations, evaluates their impact on the company, and assists with the development and implementation of tax policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates regularly with cross-functional teams, including accounting, treasury, and legal, to assist with tax issues and ensure alignment with the company's financial and operational objectives.
• Provides tax advice on cross-border projects including reviewing PE status, employment tax obligations and other related taxes.

Education & Experience Required

• Accounting and/or tax qualifications.
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in a multinational company and/or public accounting firm.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts effectively to non-tax professionals.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Preference will be given to candidates with ACA, CTA, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Language skills in French and/or Italian are a plus.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £92,000 P/A based on experience.
• A company-wide performance-related bonus of up to £12,700 P/A.
• 7% pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Death in service.
• Private medical cover.
• A fun, positive and friendly work environment where you are given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table.
• Fully remote working.