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. 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.
• Benefit from hybrid working arrangements that support work‑life balance, alongside generous annual leave entitlements, paid parental leave, fertility leave, volunteer days, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives.
• Be empowered to contribute to high‑impact projects within a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages knowledge sharing, and supports ongoing professional development through learning opportunities and recognition programmes.

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.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to share expertise, address challenges collaboratively, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated group tax returns and provide technical advice on corporate tax matters affecting large organisations.

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