Tax Accounting Manager - In-house Global FS Group

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Tax Accounting Manager to join their direct tax reporting team in London.

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Tax Accounting Manager to join their direct tax reporting team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take on a pivotal role, driving process improvements and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance international tax environments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). You will be part of a friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive team where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. The organisation offers hybrid working arrangements, with three days per week required onsite, and provides a comprehensive suite of wellbeing and family-friendly benefits. If you are passionate about shaping financial outcomes and thrive in collaborative environments, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous leave policies, flexible working opportunities, and access to extensive training resources.

• Join a globally recognised financial services group operating in 31 markets with over five decades of consistent profitability, offering stability and long-term career prospects.

What you'll do:

As Tax Accounting Manager, you will play an integral role in shaping the organisation's approach to direct tax reporting across EMEA. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with colleagues from various departments as you lead complex reporting activities, review reconciliations for statutory accounts, and sign off on critical documentation. You will mentor junior team members through training initiatives designed to foster growth and knowledge sharing. Acting as a bridge between leadership and finance teams, you will help align strategic objectives with operational execution. Your expertise will be called upon for high-impact projects aimed at enhancing international tax processes while ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations. By driving process improvements and supporting risk control measures, you will contribute significantly to the organisation's financial integrity and continued success.

• Lead complex tax reporting activities across multiple regions by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver process enhancements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support corporate tax accounting functions by reviewing reconciliations and signing off on tax notes for statutory accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity.
• Mentor team members by providing training sessions and guidance that foster professional growth and knowledge sharing within the department.
• Act as a key point of contact between senior leadership and the broader finance function to facilitate clear communication and alignment on financial outcomes.
• Contribute strategic insights to high-impact projects that drive improvements in international tax environments across EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations by staying up-to-date with legislative changes and implementing best practices throughout the organisation.
• Drive process improvements by identifying areas for optimisation within existing workflows and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
• Support risk control measures by maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring all tax-related activities adhere to internal policies and external requirements.

What you bring:

To excel as Tax Accounting Manager, your proven track record should include substantial experience managing direct tax reporting functions both within accountancy firms and large corporate settings. Your technical proficiency in UK tax matters will be complemented by hands-on exposure to European compliance requirements. You bring not only strong analytical skills but also an ability to remain dependable under pressure-delivering precise outcomes when it matters most. Your interpersonal strengths shine through as you guide team members' development via mentoring or training initiatives. Adaptability is key; you respond thoughtfully as business needs evolve while maintaining open lines of communication across departments. Your commitment to professional growth aligns perfectly with the organisation's emphasis on learning opportunities. With solid financial control capabilities underpinning your approach, you consistently uphold rigorous standards that safeguard organisational integrity.

• Demonstrated experience in a comparable Manager position within an accountancy firm combined with post-qualification experience in an in-house tax reporting function is essential for success in this role.
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax matters enables you to navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently.
• Proven background in corporate tax for large organisations or consolidated groups ensures you can manage intricate accounting requirements effectively.
• Exposure to European (non-UK) tax accounting and compliance equips you with valuable insights into international operations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure allows you to deliver accurate results even during peak reporting periods or tight deadlines.
• Commitment to professional growth reflects your enthusiasm for continuous learning and development within the field of taxation.
• Solid financial control skills enable you to maintain robust risk management practices throughout all aspects of your work.
• Adaptability to ongoing business changes ensures you remain responsive as new regulations or organisational priorities emerge.
• Excellent communication abilities help you collaborate successfully across teams while presenting complex information clearly.

What sets this company apart:

This global financial services group stands out for its unwavering commitment to empowering employees at every stage of their careers. Operating across 31 markets with more than half a century of unbroken profitability, the organisation offers unmatched stability alongside exciting opportunities for personal advancement. Employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements tailored to individual roles-balancing flexibility with meaningful collaboration onsite. The company's inclusive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances (with wellbeing days), paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers, fertility leave options, volunteer days supported by donation matching programmes, comprehensive medical insurance coverage, behavioural health support through Employee Assistance Programmes, emergency dependent care services funded by the company, recognition awards celebrating service milestones, reimbursement for professional memberships or subscriptions, access to cutting-edge learning platforms, plus reimbursement for home office equipment. The workplace culture is built around knowledge sharing, supportive leadership practices, diversity of thought, communal achievement-and above all-a genuine commitment to helping each employee shape their own rewarding future.

What's next:

If you are inspired by the prospect of making a real difference within a collaborative global environment while advancing your career in tax accounting management, this is your moment-apply now!

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