At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage UK corporate tax compliance and oversee European VAT matters while supporting business projects.
- Company: Join Wonderfield Group, part of Zensho Holdings, a leader in the global food service industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonuses, private medical cash plan, and discounts on dining.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and exposure across multiple European markets.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing international business making a real impact on sustainability and global hunger.
- Qualifications: Tax experience with strong UK corporate tax knowledge; CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified preferred.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the world's largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.
About You: You’ll be a technically strong and commercially aware tax professional who enjoys working collaboratively within a fast-paced international environment. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing clear, practical tax guidance across the business.
You will need to have:
- Tax experience gained in industry, practice or both.
- Strong UK corporate tax knowledge.
- European VAT experience is highly desirable.
- CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
- Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
Key Responsibilities: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international business where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure across multiple European markets and play a key role in shaping tax processes and governance within the Group.
- Managing UK corporate tax compliance, reporting and payments.
- Overseeing European VAT matters, including returns, audits and tax authority queries.
- Supporting business projects and transactions with tax analysis and guidance.
- Assisting with transfer pricing processes and external advisor management.
- Supporting tax governance, controls and risk management across the Group.
- Partnering with finance teams across the UK and Europe.
- Supporting process improvement.
We're proud to offer:
- Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance.
- Discretionary Life Assurance.
- Discretionary Income Protection.
- Group Personal Pension.
- Private Medical Cash Plan.
- Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
- 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
- Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that deliver progress against 9 UN sustainability goals.
- Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.
About us: Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across over 1500 retail kiosks globally.
Tax Manager in Slough employer: Wonderfield Group
Wonderfield Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that thrives on innovation and growth. As a Tax Manager, you will have the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and gain invaluable experience across multiple European markets, all while enjoying a fantastic hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance and professional development.
