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Senior International Tax Manager
Job Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications
We have a new opportunity for a Senior International Tax Manager to lead on tax across the UK, AsiaPac and EMEA regions
A Senior International Tax Manager is needed to support the International Tax Director with UK tax compliance, governance, and controls. The role includes overseeing corporation tax compliance, managing tax advisors, assisting with Pillar 2 compliance, and handling international tax obligations. Additional duties involve preparing tax calendars, assisting with EMEA and APAC tax requirements, addressing ad hoc queries, managing corporate tax issues arised from global mobility, supporting correspondence with tax authorities, and performing administrative tasks.
The business is very fast paced, and the role will give you exposure to all levels of the business. The role will challenge all your competencies, ranging from system and technical skills to softer communication skills.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead UK tax compliance: tax provisions, data preparation, tax return reviews, QIP calculations, and annual CFC reviews.
- Manage AsiaPac and EMEA tax compliance with advisors.
- Prepare US GAAP tax provisions for UK entities.
- Conduct annual SAO reviews and implement controls.
- Business Partnering with stakeholders to meet tax deadlines.
- Manage tax advisors and stakeholders.
- Respond to ad hoc direct tax queries.
- Assist with corporate tax issues from global mobility, including PE risks.
- Oversee employment tax risks managed by CR.
- Support correspondence with tax authorities, including drafting letters and completing double tax treaty forms.
- Assist with administrative tasks like budgets and reconciliations.
- Support with tax audits.
- Manage WHT risks.
- Assist the International Tax Director with CFC, anti-hybrid requirements, transfer pricing, and Pillar 2 compliance.
You will have/will be
- Degree-educated, qualified tax accountant (CTA).
- Extensive experience in direct tax. Minimum of 6 years’ experience.
- Preferred experience in a corporate tax group.
- Knowledge of direct tax requirements in APAC and EMEA.
- Experience in international environments and time zone management.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Effective communicator with executives and non-financial individuals.
- Problem-solving initiative.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
What we’ll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- 35 hour week
Health & support
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Discounts on various products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
Next steps for you:
Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
