International Tax Manager

FARFETCH

. Lead corporate income tax compliance for the group's UK and US entities, including review of returns, computations, tax payments and correspondence with HMRC, the IRS and US state tax authorities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePorto • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in UK and US corporate income tax compliance, including tax calculations, reporting, and legislative developments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage compliance calendars, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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UK Corporate Income Tax ComplianceUS Corporate Income Tax ComplianceTax Reporting Under IAS 12 / ASC 740Pillar Two / GloBE Rules KnowledgeAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax PaymentsTax ReportingFinancial Statement AnalysisTax ComputationsTax Account ReconciliationCurrent and Deferred Tax CalculationsCT600 ReturnsForm 1120 FilingsUS GAAP Tax Provisioning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Big Four ExperienceMultinational Tax TeamCountry-by-Country ReportingSenior Accounting Officer RequirementsLegislative Developments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead corporate income tax compliance for the group's UK and US entities, including review of returns, computations, tax payments and correspondence with HMRC, the IRS and US state tax authorities
Review and monitor UK compliance, including CT600 returns, quarterly instalment payments and Senior Accounting Officer requirements
Review and monitor US federal and state compliance, including Form 1120 filings and estimated tax payments
Own the UK and US compliance calendar and ensure tax payments are calculated correctly, approved, paid on time and reconciled to the general ledger
Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations for group and statutory reporting under IAS 12 / ASC 740
Perform effective tax rate analysis and tax account reconciliations; support Country-by-Country Reporting and other tax disclosures
Provide tax inputs to month-, quarter- and year-end close
Flag potential Pillar Two impacts and provide relevant data to the group's Pillar Two process
Track UK and US legislative developments and assess their impact on the group
Work with external advisors and local finance teams on technical matters
Lead, coach and review the work of a team of Tax Associates
Build and maintain robust processes, controls and documentation
Act as a key point of contact for Finance, Treasury, Legal and external advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Economics, Accounting or Finance
Previous in-house experience in UK and/or US corporate income tax, ideally gained in a Big Four firm and/or a multinational in-house tax team
Proven ability to read and analyse financial statements and accounting information (trial balances, ledgers, reconciliations) and translate them into tax computations
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial accounting tools (e.g. SAP, Microsoft and similar)
Experience in tax compliance, tax payments and tax reporting in an international group, including reviewing work prepared by teams or external providers
Fluent, professional-level English (written and spoken) – essential
Experience leading or supervising junior team members
Working knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE rules and their interaction with financial reporting
Hands-on experience across both UK and US corporate tax
Experience with US GAAP tax provisioning (ASC 740)
Analytical and numerate, with strong attention to the link between accounting data and tax outcomes
Organised and deadline-driven, comfortable owning a multi-jurisdiction compliance calendar
Pragmatic and solution-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment and close topics
A clear communicator who can explain tax matters to non-tax stakeholders
A people leader who develops the team and raises the bar on quality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for the whole family
Flexible working environment
Well-being support and tools
Extra days off
Sabbatical program
Days for you to give back for the community
Training opportunities
Flexible benefits program