Tax Manager - London - FMCG

A highly respected,  leading FMCG business based in London are seeking a Tax Manager. This is an opportunity to join a team of over 50 which is split across Europe and North America. The role will report into the Senior UK Tax Manager and is a key role within the team. 

The role of the Tax Manager will involve:

• Advising the business and tax planning teams on strategic risk issues
• Managing UK compliance (including statutory reporting) with regard to UK companies
• Ensuring the UK Group's corporate tax requirements are met
• Assisting with the management of HMRC audit of corporate tax returns
• Managing year end reporting
• There is a high level of project work within this role, you will sit on tax lead projects and be the tax representative on multi-disciplinary teams

The Tax Manager will have:

• Strong technical tax capability on tax legislation applicable to UK operations
• Sound judgement regarding acceptable levels of tax risk
• Effective project management and implementation skills
• Application of tax knowledge to commercial knowledge

 Based within a globally respected organisation this exciting opportunity gives a high level of potential for your own personal development.  You will be mentoring other members of the team whilst undertaking projects, therefore your own technical knowledge and skill set will develop rapidly.

The Tax Manager will be:

• ACA/ CTA (or equivalent)
• Degree educated (or equivalent)

The Tax Manager will:

• Have strong team working and communication skills
• Have the courage to maintain focus and integrity in tough situations
• Combine commercial instinct with analytical rigour