Tax Manager

Tax Manager at Carlsberg Britvic

Location:

Hemel Hempstead – Hybrid

Working Hours:

Mon – Fri (37.5 hours per week)

Competitive Salary with Extensive Benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available
• Private medical options
• Life assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc. bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK. The company owns iconic beer and soft‑drink brands including Carlsberg, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, Wainwright, J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence and Pepsi portfolio rights (Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea, Rockstar Energy). It operates 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depots across the UK.

We are seeking a Tax Manager to support our Head of Direct Tax in ensuring compliance with tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work within a small, ambitious team in an exciting and evolving market. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills who can manage the company's tax risks, provide general tax advice, and organise tax affairs efficiently across jurisdictions.

• Prepare and review GB & Ireland Corporation Tax computations and partnership returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax legislation.
• Provide UK tax technical expertise, particularly in areas such as Corporate Interest Restrictions (CIR) and derivatives.
• Manage tax accounting and reporting, including group reporting, FRS 101 entity tax disclosures, and tax reconciliations.
• Oversee Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) reporting and conduct in‑year testing across various tax areas.
• Partner with business stakeholders to explain complex tax technical issues and apply tax advice in practical business contexts.
• Contribute to specialized tax areas including R&D tax credits, Capital Allowances, and Transfer Pricing as needed.

• ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualification is essential.
• Post‑qualification experience in industry or equivalent experience working with medium/large businesses.
• Comprehensive UK tax technical knowledge; understanding of Irish tax is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong experience in tax accounting and reporting under IFRS and local GAAP frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to both internal and external deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills to represent the tax function internally across business units and externally with advisors, HMRC, and auditors.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities with a proactive, self‑motivated approach to work.
• Degree qualification or CTA apprenticeship.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

Your Resourcing Partner for this role is:
Marie Howell

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.