Senior Tax Manager - US listed group

Overview

A prestigious international financial services group is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their EMEA and APAC Tax team in London. This hybrid role offers you the chance to expand your expertise within a complex, global organisation. You will play a pivotal part in managing tax compliance and reporting processes across multiple regions, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, and contributing to strategic projects that shape the future of the business.

• Oversee the quarterly tax provision process for UK, EMEA, and APAC regions using OTP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review monthly reconciliations of current and deferred tax balances for material entities, maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Liaise effectively with HMRC, external auditors, advisors, CFOs, and management teams both locally and internationally, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prepare and review comprehensive tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts within the group, ensuring all information is accurate and timely.
• Monitor Effective Tax Rates closely and report findings to the US Tax team, including substantiating proof of tax and deferred tax positions.
• Manage third-party providers responsible for preparing tax disclosures and notes for EMEA and APAC regions, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• Lead the group’s Pillar 2 reporting obligations by working closely with regional financial controllers to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Supervise the outsourced submission process for EMEA, APAC, and UK corporation tax returns, taking responsibility for thorough review before finalisation.
• Handle UK GPA filings, group deductions allowance submissions, and related documentation with precision and care.
• Contribute to assessing the tax impacts of reorganisations, acquisitions, disposals, as well as compliance matters for a diverse group structure comprising partnerships and companies.

In this Senior Tax Manager position you will bring proven expertise in corporate tax compliance gained within large-scale financial services organisations or similar environments. Your background should include hands-on experience managing multi-jurisdictional tax provision processes as well as preparing statutory disclosures under various accounting principles. You will have demonstrated your ability to build positive relationships with auditors by communicating thoughtfully and exercising sound judgment.

Advanced Excel proficiency is crucial given the volume of data involved. Familiarity with UK Hybrid rules or US GAAP would be advantageous but not essential; what matters most is your willingness to learn new concepts quickly. Your exceptional organisational abilities will help you navigate complex structures while your analytical strengths enable you to provide actionable insights. Adaptability is key as you collaborate across borders—your interpersonal skills will foster trust among colleagues at all levels.

Above all else you are committed to ongoing professional development within an inclusive team environment.

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualification is essential to demonstrate your technical proficiency in accounting or taxation.
• Extensive experience in tax reporting within financial services (banking, brokerages or private equity) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of dealing with auditors using tactful communication skills combined with diplomacy and discretion.
• Advanced Excel skills are required to manage complex data sets efficiently.
• Practical understanding of UK Hybrid rules would be beneficial but not mandatory for success in this role.
• Ability to translate intricate business requirements into practical solutions using best practice tools and techniques.
• Exceptional organisational skills are necessary due to the complexity of the group structure you will be supporting.
• Analytical mindset enabling you to interpret complex problems accurately while presenting clear insights and recommendations.
• Adaptability demonstrated through thriving in matrix environments where collaboration across teams is vital.
• High…