Tax Manager

METTLER TOLEO is a global leader in precision instruments and services, serving a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, and manufacturing. Known for innovation and quality, we provide cutting-edge solutions that help businesses improve productivity, ensure compliance and maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.

You'll be joining a worldwide team of over 17,000 employees who take pride in the fact that our unique culture is built on personal initiatives, where employees are given the freedom to develop new ideas which in turn makes METTLER TOLEDO a great place to work and a strong competitor in the marketplace.

We are looking for a UK Tax Manager to oversee Corporate Income Tax for Mettler-Toledo’s UK subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include tax planning, compliance, transfer pricing, R&D tax credits, Patent Box claims, cash tax forecasting, and handling various tax projects. You will report to a UK Finance Controller and collaborate closely with our Group Tax team in the US, external tax advisors, and internal partners such as Treasury, Legal, and Accounting.

This role is based in one of our UK offices in Manchester, Royston, or Leicester.

• Prepare and manage UK corporation tax returns, computations, and payments for all UK subsidiaries.
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and reporting.
• Support R&D tax credit claims and Patent Box applications.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives, including reorganisations, supply chain optimisation, debt financing, and responses to UK tax reform.
• Provide tax input for quarterly and annual financial reporting, including tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and effective tax rate analysis under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Build models to forecast cash taxes and assess legislative impacts.
• Ensure compliance with tax and legal requirements for UK entities.
• Manage HMRC enquiries, audits, and disputes.
• Maintain legal entity compliance and tax registrations.
• Support international tax matters like withholding taxes and treaty claims.

• Bachelors degree required in relevant field
• CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualification preferred
• Minimum 3+ years experience in UK corporate tax matters, preferably with a multinational manufacturing company, Big Four firm, or a combination of both
• Familiarity with UK tax compliance software (e.g., Alphatax, One Source, or similar)
• Familiarity with Hyperion Financial Management and SAP is advantageous
• Travel requirements - Minimal travel required, with occasional trips to other UK sites, US headquarters, or for HMRC meetings.

• Comprehensive benefits – up to £85K salary, private healthcare, car allowance, bonus scheme
• Global Exposure – Work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network
• Strong Work-Life Balance – Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements supported by our enhanced policies
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development.

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to  so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.

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