Job Title Tax Manager Job Description Everyday as our Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing the tax compliance and reporting for various European countries within Sage. You will provide management of tax compliance, including reporting for the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with the completion of tax incentives (R&D and patent box). Additionally, you will serve as a liaison with external auditors for both local statutory accounts and group reporting. This will be a hybrid position with 3 days in our Newcastle or London office. Key Responsibilities : In this role, you will oversee the technical aspects of UK tax returns, including CFC review, imputed interest, anti-hybrid regulations, and patent box claims, ensuring compliance with other UK tax filings and payments. Additionally, you will manage outsourced corporate tax returns for countries like Germany, Austria and Ireland and India, working with external advisers to understand local tax positions and identify risks or opportunities. You'll also monitor and manage the Group's R&D claims and patent box claims, working closely with a global adviser to ensure smooth and timely completion of these processes. This role involves completing year-end and month-end reporting for the aforementioned countries as well as managing external auditors, and overseeing any local tax authority audits. : This role requires proficiency in English, both written and verbal, and a qualified tax professional with over six years of corporate tax experience, preferably including transfer pricing and reporting knowledge from a "big 4" firm. You should have an international mindset, with the ability to work effectively with dispersed, multicultural, and multifunctional teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential, especially in a matrix organization where managing multiple stakeholders is key. You should be results-oriented, adaptable, and capable of taking the initiative. Experience in developing and coaching a team is required, along with an accountancy and/or tax qualification. A bachelor's or master's degree is also necessary for this position. : •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage •Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year •Ongoing training and professional development •5 paid days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation •Flexible work patterns and hybrid working LI-WM1 LI-Hybrid Function Group Financial Control Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle;London Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?vqIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at careerssage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/