German-speaking Senior Tax Manager

🇩🇪 German Speaking Senior Tax Manager

📍 Location: Chester, UK – Hybrid (50% office / 50% remote)
💼 Sector: International Business | Corporate Tax | German Market
🗣️ Languages: Fluent German & English
💰 Salary: Very Competitive + 14% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance + Outstanding Benefits
📧 Contact: Jonathan Grimes – jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk

🌍 About the Company

We’re delighted to be working with a highly successful, global organisation that has led the way in product development and international distribution for decades. Due to continued growth across European markets, they are now seeking a German-speaking Senior Tax Manager to lead on all corporate tax matters related to their German operations and broader European responsibilities.

🎯 The Role

As Senior Tax Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing German tax compliance, managing risks, tax filings, audits, and reporting. You'll also lead a team spanning the UK and Germany, while working closely with global tax leadership to support strategic tax initiatives.

This is a hybrid role, based in their modern Chester office with flexible working (2–3 days per week in the office).

🧾 Key Responsibilities

• Lead direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and other selected European markets
• Oversee local German tax compliance, planning, and reporting
• Act as German Tax Compliance Management System Officer, reporting risks and updates to senior leadership
• Manage German tax audits, including travel to Germany to liaise with tax authorities and finance teams
• Advise local finance heads and educate internal stakeholders on changes in tax legislation
• Prepare US GAAP tax provisions, forecasts, and contingency reports
• Support cash flow planning and analysis related to taxes
• Ensure strong internal controls aligned with SOX, corporate, and local compliance standards
• Leverage technology for efficient tax calculations and reporting
• Manage external tax advisory budgets and internal resourcing
• Foster a high-performance culture, emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and customer focus 

✅ Your Profile

• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Degree qualified with relevant German tax credentials (e.g. Steuerberater, Fachassistent für Steuerrecht, Steuerfachangestellte)
• Proven experience in corporate tax compliance & reporting, preferably in a multi-national environment
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, tax provisions, and financial statement disclosures
• Strong leadership and people management experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
• Ability to work across cross-border teams and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities

🎁 Package & Benefits

• Very Competitive Base Salary
• 14% Annual Bonus
• £7,000 Car Allowance
• 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Family Healthcare Cover & Life Assurance
• Attractive Company Pension
• Career development support + professional qualifications funding
• Modern office facilities with on-site parking and staff amenities
• Hybrid work policy – 2 or 3 days per week in-office
• ✈️ Visa sponsorship & generous relocation assistance available for German-speaking professionals outside the UK 

📩 Apply Now

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please send your CV to:
📧 Jonathan Grimes – jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk