EU Tax Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Accounting and Reporting with a dotted‑line to the Head of Group Tax in the UK, you will become the key technical expert and strategic partner for taxation across Spain, France and Italy. This position sits in a fast‑growing, international environment and requires a proactive, analytical professional who can influence senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all cross‑border tax matters, maintain Group transfer‑pricing documentation and ensure Pillar 2 global minimum tax compliance.
• Define, implement and monitor EU‑wide tax policies, standardized processes and best practices for tax returns, computations and payments.
• Coordinate external tax consultants in the three countries, guaranteeing high‑quality delivery and cost efficiency.
• Review and support day‑to‑day tax duties of local accounting teams, including corporate tax computations, Insurance Premium Taxes (IPT) and VAT filings.
• Maintain alignment with the Head of Group Tax, support M&A initiatives and respond to local tax authority enquiries.
• Monitor emerging tax legislation and provide practical advice to support commercial decisions.

Required profile

• Chartered Tax Advisor or Chartered Accountant qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, ROAC or local equivalent) highly valued.
• 6‑8+ years of professional tax experience in an international corporate setting, preferably within a major insurance firm or a Big 4.
• Proven track record handling cross‑border tax issues, transfer pricing and indirect taxes (VAT/IPT).
• Strong analytical capabilities, proactive mindset and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• European corporate tax compliance
• Transfer pricing documentation and analysis
• VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) management
• Corporate tax computations
• Pillar 2 global minimum tax readiness

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape tax strategy across three major European markets.
• Collaboration with senior tax leaders at group level.
• Dynamic, fast‑growing international environment.