International Tax Manager

International Tax Manager

Watford | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 home)

Salary: up to £100,000

We are working with a well-established, international engineering and manufacturing group operating across multiple countries and servicing a wide range of industrial and technology-driven end markets. The business designs and manufactures highly engineered components and systems for global clients and is known for operational excellence, strong governance, and long-term customer relationships.

Due to continued growth and development of the Head Office finance team, the business is looking to appoint an International Tax Manager to take ownership of group tax reporting, compliance and strategic projects.

The role

Reporting to the Director of Tax and Strategic Finance, this hands-on role is responsible for group tax forecasting, reporting and compliance, supporting strategic decision making and external IFRS reporting. The post-holder will manage central tax filings, maintain the tax risk register, and drive group tax initiatives, including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions and US tax matters. The role also includes participation in international tax projects, M&A activity, and tax process improvements.

The position is based in Watford, with hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home) and occasional UK and international travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the group's internal tax forecasting and reporting cycles

   

• Overseeing year-end/interim tax consolidation, compliance, and IFRS reporting

   

• Leading central tax filings including international reporting obligations

   

• Maintaining the tax risk register and supporting governance and internal controls

   

• Advising on international tax matters, cross-border transactions, and transfer pricing

   

• Supporting M&A activity and group/treasury tax planning initiatives

   

• Assisting with tax authority enquiries and contributing to tax technology initiatives

   

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• CTA or ACA / ACCA qualified, with strong IFRS tax accounting knowledge

   

• Proven UK corporate and international tax experience, ideally in a multinational environment or top/mid-tier accountancy firm

   

• Experience of tax consolidation processes and public company reporting requirements

   

• Good understanding of the US tax system, with knowledge of other foreign taxes, VAT, or customs duties advantageous

   

• Strong IT skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

   

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner with non-tax stakeholders

   

• Flexibility to travel internationally if required

   

The package

• Salary up to £100,000

   

• Generous discretionary bonus

   

• Excellent pension scheme

   

• Private healthcare

   

• Life assurance and income protection

   

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

   

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days from home per week)

   

• Onsite parking and daily lunch when in the office