Tax Manager

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

The Tax Manager will lead the UK tax function, ensuring full compliance with all tax obligations while proactively managing tax risks and identifying opportunities for optimization. This role will provide strategic tax advice to senior management, maintain strong relationships with HMRC and external advisers, and uphold robust governance to give confidence to the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO). Over time, the successful candidate may assume SAO responsibilities.

This role is based in our Head Office in Richmond Upon Thames with hybrid working. (in the office 60% and WFH 40%).

Beyond the specific responsibilities outlined, this role carries an overarching commitment to bring the Lindt values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration to life every day—leading by example and embedding these principles in how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver impact.

• Oversee preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory deadlines
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, including deferred tax calculations and disclosures for financial statements
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business

• Ensure full compliance with UK tax obligations, including PAYE, VAT, Customs Duties, and Transfer Pricing
• Maintain robust processes and controls to meet HMRC requirements and internal governance standards
• Develop and implement tax policies and procedures to support compliance and mitigate risk

• Act as the primary point of contact with HMRC for all tax matters, including audits, inquiries, and negotiations
• Provide timely and accurate responses to HMRC queries, ensuring transparency, building trust

• Manage relationships with external tax advisers and auditors, ensuring efficient delivery of tax services and audits
• Coordinate tax-related aspects of statutory audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations

• Support the SAO in meeting obligations under HMRC requirements, providing confidence in tax governance and controls
• In time, assume SAO responsibilities subject to experience and capability

• Maintain and update transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD guidelines and UK requirements
• Liaise with global tax teams to ensure alignment on intercompany pricing and cross-border transactions

• Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance
• Advise senior management on the tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new initiatives
• Maintain Tax Strategy documentation for issuance on Company website

• Monitor and manage tax risks, implementing proactive measures to mitigate exposure
• Ensure tax processes are embedded within the company’s internal control framework

• Prepare regular tax reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and compliance status
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate tax-related inputs

• Drive automation and process improvements within the tax function to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay abreast of industry developments and best practices,…