European Tax Compliance Manager

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: LondonSalary: + bonus + bens + stock (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Retail & Consumer Goods / Tax and TreasuryCompany: HaysConsultant: Alex StirlingHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new company I’m working with a leading household brand who are currently looking for a European Tax and Compliance Manager. This is a newly created role reporting into a Regional Finance Director.Your new role Key responsibilities for the role will include:Tax Compliance: Multi-JurisdictionOwn the tax compliance calendar across UK, France, Spain, Sweden, and Iceland, ensuring all filing and payment deadlines are metManage and develop a team of in-country VAT specialists, providing day-to-day direction, technical guidance, and performance oversight.Review VAT % applied to each new product, perform a quarterly review of all the products that we sell and provide training to buying staff. Minimise VAT liabilities and compliance issues.Review and approve VAT returns, corporate tax workings, and statutory filings across all five jurisdictionsDraft, implement, and maintain tax compliance policies and procedures that are consistent across the region while reflecting local requirementsAct as the primary point of contact for tax authorities in each country, managing enquiries and audits professionally and proactivelyLiaise with external tax advisers on various tax mattersSupport the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) process in the UK, including maintaining appropriate tax controls and documentationMonitor legislative and regulatory changes across all five jurisdictions and assess their impact on group operationsEnvironmental ComplianceLead compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations across all applicable European marketsOwn reporting and registration requirements under the EPR for Packaging scheme in all countriesWork with Buying, and Operations to gather accurate packaging data for EPR reporting, and drive improvements in data qualityTrack developments under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and prepare for upcoming obligations as the regulation comes into forcePrepare and submit all required EPR returns on time, maintaining audit-ready documentationAct as the internal subject matter expert on packaging sustainability regulation, briefing senior stakeholders on obligations and risksCross-Functional CollaborationDrive system enhancements, discovery and delivery of applications that help with our overall tax compliance and improving our tax controlsPartner with the other EU countries to ensure local compliance needs are understood and resourcedCollaborate with Legal on contractual and regulatory tax mattersSupport the Finance Director and Payroll/AP teams on tax-related payroll matters including employment taxes where relevantProvide clear, concise updates to the Regional Finance Director on the compliance position, risks, and regulatory changesWhat you'll need to succeed Required Skills, Abilities, and CertificationsQualified tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience in a multi-jurisdictional tax roleExperience managing indirect tax (VAT) compliance across multiple European jurisdictionsExperience managing or coordinating a teamStrong knowledge of UK tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and the SAO regimeAbility to draft tax policies and communicate complex tax matters to non-specialistsVery organised, with experience managing multiple compliance deadlines across jurisdictions simultaneouslyStrong knowledge in excelStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external authoritiesAbility to work in a fast paced environmentFamiliarity with PPWR or equivalent EU/UK sustainability regulationExperience working in a large retail, wholesale, or FMCG environment is an assetAdditional European language skills (French, Spanish, or Swedish) is an assetWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Alex Stirling