Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager, EMEA & APAC

Overview

A leading international financial services group is seeking a Tax Compliance and Reporting 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 environment, supporting tax compliance and reporting obligations across multiple regions.

• Location: London
• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive and based on experience

• Oversee all group tax compliance and reporting obligations for the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all submissions.
• Manage the outsourced corporation tax returns submission process, including thorough review of all returns prepared by third-party providers.
• Supervise third-party providers responsible for preparing tax disclosures and notes for EMEA and APAC entities, occasionally preparing UK statutory account disclosures yourself.
• Coordinate the outsourced UK Capital Allowance and R&D Tax Credit claims processes, ensuring all claims are accurate and compliant with current regulations.
• Prepare detailed reconciliations of current and deferred tax balances to support robust financial reporting.
• Lead the group Pillar 2 reporting requirements by collaborating with EMEA and APAC financial controllers to ensure compliance with evolving standards.
• Liaise with HMRC, external auditors, advisors, and management at all levels both in the UK and overseas, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Monitor Effective Tax Rates for the group, providing regular reports to the US Tax team including substantiation of proof of tax and deferred tax positions.
• Take responsibility for UK GPA filings, group deductions allowance submissions, Senior Accounting Officer certifications, CCO certifications, and related team processes.
• Manage CT payments processes including calculations as required, assess tax impacts of reorganisations or acquisitions for a complex group structure, oversee withholding tax reporting and reclaims, manage shared service centre resources in India, participate in partnership taxation matters, and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed.

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT is essential for this role due to its technical demands.
• Extensive experience in tax reporting within large organisations is required to navigate complex compliance environments.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary for preparing reconciliations and analysing data accurately.
• Experience dealing with auditors is important; you must demonstrate tact, diplomacy, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills when engaging stakeholders.
• Proven organisational abilities are vital given the complexity of the group's structure across multiple regions.
• Practical knowledge of UK Hybrid rules would be beneficial but not essential; willingness to learn is valued.
• Financial services sector experience (banking, brokerages or private equity) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to analyse complex problems thoughtfully and present clear recommendations is expected.
• Adaptability is crucial; you should thrive in a collaborative matrix environment where teamwork is key.
• US GAAP knowledge would be an advantage but is not required.

This organisation stands out as a truly global player in financial services with an inclusive culture that prioritises collaboration at every level. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance without compromising career progression. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so that everyone can continue developing their skills within a supportive network of knowledgeable professionals. Generous pension contributions reflect their commitment to long-term employee wellbeing.

With access to challenging projects spanning multiple regions—and the chance to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry—you will find ample opportunity for growth leadership under supportive leadership that values every voice.

If you are ready to take your career further within an international environment where your expertise will make a real impact, this is your moment. Apply today by clicking on the link provided.