Role OverviewJob Title: European Tax ManagerLocation: Home Office (Watford / North West London area, UK)Reporting To: Senior Finance Management (Head of Tax / Finance Director)Sector: Global Retail and WholesaleA leading Fortune 50 multinational retail and wholesale giant is seeking a qualified European Tax Manager to lead direct and indirect tax compliance across five key European markets (UK, France, Spain, Sweden, and Iceland).In this newly created role, you will take full ownership of the regional tax compliance calendar, head a distributed team of in-country tax specialists, and partner closely with US group tax, local buying, and operations teams to embed robust tax governance.Key ResponsibilitiesMulti-Jurisdiction Compliance and OperationsOversee and direct the end-to-end tax compliance calendar across the UK, France, Spain, Sweden, and Iceland to ensure accurate, timely filings and payments.Review and approve periodic indirect tax (VAT) returns and statutory submissions across all operating jurisdictions.Oversee master data VAT liability determination: review VAT rates applied to new inventory lines, conduct quarterly product portfolio audits, and deliver actionable guidance to Buying teams to mitigate VAT liabilities and compliance risks.Prepare and review local corporate tax computations, returns, and payment schedules (including UK quarterly instalment payments).Manage local tax provisions, statutory account tax disclosures, and deferred tax calculations, while ..... full job details .....