Tax Manager

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

What is the role?

Howden is looking for a Tax Manager to join our growing tax team in London. This role offers a mix of group and UK tax responsibilities, along with exposure to international tax matters. You'll play a key role in tax reporting, compliance, and advisory work, working closely with internal stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their tax expertise in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, have strong communication skills, and thrive in a team-focused setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, the expectation is for you to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the delivery of tax reporting for the Group’s interim and full-year consolidated financial statements.

• Oversee the outsourced UK tax compliance process, including reviewing returns and managing coordination.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring they are informed on corporate tax matters and IFRS/statutory tax reporting.

• Review and document tax process flows across various jurisdictions, identifying opportunities for efficiency and simplification.

• Provide direct tax advice on commercial transactions, including M&A, restructuring, and day-to-day operations.

• Support the Group’s Country-by-Country reporting and Pillar 2 tax compliance.

• Assist with cash tax forecasts and budgeting.

• Ensure compliance with Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) requirements, including testing and reporting.

• Handle ad hoc tax-related queries, such as certificates of residency and FATCA documentation.

• Support the Transfer Pricing and VAT teams on various matters.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a large company environment.

• Deep technical expertise in tax, with a strong focus on group tax reporting and compliance. Experience in IFRS tax reporting is essential, and familiarity with US GAAP would be an advantage.

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA), or equivalent relevant experience.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent