Tax Manager - EMEA in Chester

Location: Chester, North West England (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office)

Package: Up to £75,000 + 14% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance + LTIP + Excellent Benefits

Languages: Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement.

The Opportunity

A global, high-growth organisation is expanding its footprint across Europe and looking to hire a Tax Manager to help shape how that growth is managed from a tax perspective. This is a genuinely broad, multi-disciplinary role sitting at the heart of the EMEA tax function, spanning European direct tax, US GAAP reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and UK tax governance. If you're a European tax professional who wants more than a narrow compliance remit, someone who enjoys owning a portfolio of markets, working directly with the business, and having a real say in how the tax function evolves, this is built for you.

The Role of the EMEA Tax Manager

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of European markets, working closely with local finance teams and external advisers to keep compliance sharp and processes running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full direct tax cycle for the EMEA markets including corporate income tax return preparation with local external advisers.
• Preparing and submitting US tax reporting (GAAP) including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions using TaxStream technology.
• Managing UK-specific requirements including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO), Tax Strategy publication and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO).
• Advising finance and business stakeholders on tax matters and building trusted relationships.
• Contributing to the COE's strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring developments across your markets, analysing their impact, and proactively communicating what matters to the people who need to know.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement.
• Be a qualified accountant and/or chartered tax adviser (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Solid grounding in tax accounting, tax provisioning and statutory audit support.
• Experience managing external advisers is ideal.
• Confidence reviewing and signing off compliance deliverables.
• The ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in tax technology, process improvement and automation.
• Strong personal organisation, ownership and the ability to juggle multiple markets and deadlines with ease.
• Be organised, ownership-driven, and comfortable managing multiple markets and deadlines simultaneously.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000. Benefits include:

• 14% annual bonus
• £7,000 car allowance
• Long Term Incentive Plan eligibility
• Private family healthcare
• Attractive pension scheme
• Hybrid working model (50% home / 50% office)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and festive shutdown
• Career development and qualification support
• Modern office facilities with onsite benefits and parking

How to Apply

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious international tax professional ready to step into a visible, influential European leadership role within a thriving global business. Send your CV to Jonathan Grimes.