UK Tax Manager - 12-month fixed term contract

TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION 

At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.  

An exciting opportunity awaits you as UK Tax Manager in our Finance, Strategy, Transformation department. The UK Tax Manager supports the Director of Tax and Internal Audit in all areas of UK taxation, including corporation tax and VAT, in order to deliver in all tax areas relevant to Eurostar entities.

This position will be offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis and is based in our London Kings Cross office, with hybrid working (expectation you attend the office twice per week on average). We are seeking candidates who will be able to start late September / early October to ensure a handover can be completed.

The close date for this role is 9am on Monday, 24 August 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

Internal use only: Grade F, travel services 4-5.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone to:

• Partner with the Director of Tax & Internal Audit to provide tax advice on commercial decisions, business changes and restructuring projects.
• Manage corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance obligations across the UK.
• Lead on tax enquiries and maintain effective relationships with external tax advisors, auditors and tax authorities.
• Prepare and review tax information for statutory accounts, audits, budgets, forecasts and business planning activities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business, ensuring proactive compliance.
• Provide tax support for group reporting requirements, including transfer pricing, corporate interest restriction and country-by-country reporting.
• Oversee tax payments, refunds and forecasting activities in partnership with Treasury.
• Deliver ad hoc tax projects, including VAT, transfer pricing and other business initiatives.

You'll need...

• An accounting or tax qualification (ACA, CTA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within an in-house tax function covering both direct and indirect taxes.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and deferred tax accounting.
• Experience managing tax compliance, reporting and advisory activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and translate it into practical business guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across finance and non-finance teams.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and in the detail.
• Knowledge of French, Belgian or Dutch tax regimes and/or French language skills would be a plus, but is not essential.

Benefits

We’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including: 

• Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme 
• Free Eurostar tickets 
• Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family 
• Ongoing training and development  
• Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks 

A whole new platform for your career - If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we’d love to hear from you. 

At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.