International Tax Manager in UK

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress.

We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action.

And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive.

We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Tax Manager to join a small team to make a big difference.

The role will see the individual involved in corporate and personal tax compliance aspects as well as ad-hoc advisory work, and they will have a responsibility of managing their portfolio of clients.

Purpose Of The Role

Vistra have a very exciting opportunity to join our Global Tax Advisory team as a Manager, Corporate International Tax Advisory.

This is a rare opportunity to join team where our purpose if progress.

This role will report into the Senior Manager, Corporate International Tax Advisory.

This team offers a interesting workload, challenging queries and a truly global reach, along with offering a wide breadth of knowledge in a pure advisory setting and inspiring team.

Key Responsibilities

Research and prepare advice and services across multiple jurisdictions on core international tax areas including Corporate Tax, Permanent Establishment, TP, WHT etc.

Transfer Pricing benchmarking analysis – partnering with clients on a global basis.

Supply Chain and Functional Analysis and preparation of supporting Transfer Pricing Documentation.

Advising on tax efficient group structures, trading arrangements and holding company locations.

Provide advice within a team environment on international tax and business matters for clients in a range of industries including software, hardware, telecom, semi-conductor, financial services and Higher Education sectors.

Provide Tax Authority audit support and to assist in the preparation of data, supporting documents and applicable correspondence, to be sent to tax authorities conducting tax reviews, enquiries and audits

Work alongside Tax Managers and Tax Directors in serving as trusted tax advisor and business partner to clients and prospects, building advisor-client relationships

Assist in simplifying complicated and inter-related technical issues into digestible and understandable client action plans – for example, supply chain analysis and application of points of taxation

Keep up to speed with tax changes across small portfolio of countries - identify and communicate new advisory opportunities to existing client base

Assist with preparation of Webinars as required

Ensure key deliverables are actioned to a set standard

Support and liaise with key stakeholders to gain clarity regarding terms of service to be delivered by International Tax team

Assist with meetings (including teleconferences) dealing with technical issues.

Take part in team training and co-ordinate with Training Department

Encourage continuous improvement by engaging with systems that allow team members to share their experiences, lessons learnt, systems and processes

Attributes/ Technical Skills

Organized and results-driven, able to work in team managing multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CA/CPA or CTA (or equivalent)

Self-starter with strong influencing and negotiation skills, keen to develop new technical skills

Relevant Experience

2/3+ years relevant international experience working in international tax environment, or Big 4 / mid-tier accounting/tax/professional services firm

Computer Skills

Fluent in Microsoft Office and related IT programs

Company Benefits

Remote Working

7% employer pension contribution, rising to 8% in April 2025.

3% employee contribution

25 days holiday plus 1 day’s birthday leave (subject to conditions) from 1st January 2024

Individual private medical insurance cover and health cash plan

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

Group Income Protection 75% of basic salary (subject to conditions)

Season Ticket Loan (interest free)

Ride to Work Scheme (subject to conditions)

Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year from 1st January 2024

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members.

Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive.

We hope you join us on this exciting journey!