Corporate Tax Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead the preparation of the consolidated tax returns for Brambles Ltd, across the regional jurisdiction
• Prepare or review complex tax provision calculations, ensuring compliance with both local and international accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Lead monthly reconciliations of indirect and/or direct tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission.
• Prepare and review regional tax returns and provisional tax calculations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, particularly for more complex tax matters.
• Conduct in-depth tax research, preparing detailed file notes and documentation to support and defend tax positions globally.
• Maintain and enhance Brambles' tax risk management framework, ensuring strong processes and controls across multiple regions.
• Lead ad hoc tax projects to drive improvements to tax processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison with finance and tax team members globally, ensuring clear communication and collaboration on tax reporting and compliance initiatives.

Corporate Tax Manager

Full time, permanent

Hybrid ( at least once a week in office) in Weybridge

Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for European direct taxes? Do you thrive in project driven environments where your expertise shapes meaningful outcomes? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career!

This is not just another compliance role - it’s a chance to be at the heart of our European tax operations. You’ll oversee direct tax compliance and reporting, lead strategic tax projects, and act as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Direct Tax, you’ll help us stay ahead of evolving legislation while driving efficiency and innovation.

• Lead Compliance
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  Ensure corporation tax and withholding tax obligations are met across the UK, Netherlands, and other European jurisdictions.
• Shape Reporting
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  Oversee tax provisioning and reporting, making sure everything is accurate, audit‑ready, and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Drive Projects
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  Manage complex tax initiatives such as reorganisations, mergers, and disposals, delivering both compliance and efficiency.
• Support Audits
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  Take the lead on smaller audits and provide critical support on larger engagements.
• Collaborate & Advise
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  Partner with Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams, while maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.
• Innovate
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  Contribute to process improvements and system developments that enhance visibility, control, and compliance.
• Stay Ahead
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  Keep up to date with tax legislation and best practices, ensuring we’re always prepared for what’s next.

• Strong corporate tax background, ideally across UK/EU jurisdictions
• Proven UK tax compliance experience
• Project management skills to handle complex initiatives
• ACCA or CTA qualified (or working towards completion)

• Certified Top 17 Global Employer
• Annual bonus (typically 15%)
• Car allowance
• Generous share scheme
• Private healthcare (family cover)
• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + statutory leave, with option to buy/sell 5 days
• Up to 10% company pension
• ❤️ Life Assurance &…