EMEA Tax Specialist

Flight Centre Travel Group

Join one of the world’s leading travel companies and help shape tax compliance across a diverse and dynamic international region. At Flight Centre Travel Group, we’re more than a global business — we’re a community of passionate travel experts, innovators, and problem-solvers who believe in opening up the world for those who want to see.

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About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the largest travel companies in the world, with more than **12,000 employees globally** — affectionately known as **‘Flighties’**.

With **30+ brands** across **20+ countries**, our business offers an exciting range of opportunities, diverse career paths, and a truly international working environment.

We’re proud to be recognised as a **Great Place to Work** for over **12 years**, including awards for:

• Best Workplaces for Wellbeing

• Best Workplaces for Women

At the heart of everything we do is our number one philosophy: **Our People**. We’re a team of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our global family.

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The Opportunity

We’re seeking an **EMEA Tax Specialist** to join the **Europe Finance Team** within **Flight Centre (UK) Limited**, the UK subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group Limited.

This is a broad and hands-on role focused on managing **tax compliance** across Flight Centre Travel Group entities and branches throughout the **Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)** region.

The territories within scope include:

• United Kingdom

• Ireland

• The Netherlands

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Norway

• Finland

• Germany

• France

• Switzerland

• Spain

• United Arab Emirates

• Saudi Arabia

• South Africa

You will work closely with local finance teams supporting tax compliance activities and will report directly to the **EMEA Senior Tax Manager**, who oversees all EMEA tax matters and manages the relationship with **HMRC**.

You’ll also be part of a wider tax network, working alongside the **Global Tax Team** based in **Brisbane, Australia**, who provide support in areas such as:

• Transfer pricing

• Tax strategy

• Risk management

The EMEA Tax team also maintains a strong functional reporting line to the **Head of Global Tax**, giving this role excellent global exposure.

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Key Responsibilities

As the **EMEA Tax Specialist**, you will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance and supporting tax-related activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing tax compliance activities across the EMEA region

• Supporting group companies and branches with local tax obligations

• Working closely with finance teams in multiple countries

• Researching and interpreting tax legislation and case law

• Applying sound tax knowledge to practical business situations

• Supporting tax reporting and provisioning processes

• Contributing to tax risk management and strategy initiatives

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across local, regional, and global teams

• Taking ownership of projects and driving them through to completion

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a technically strong and commercially minded tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or CTA qualified

• 0–3 years’ post-qualified experience in:

• an in-house corporate tax or indirect tax role, or

• a reputable professional services firm

• UK tax experience is essential, including VAT

• Travel industry experience would be advantageous

• Advanced Excel skills are essential

• Experience with tax provisioning software would be beneficial

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong technical tax knowledge with the ability to research and apply legislation and case law

• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Professional, collaborative, and a strong team player

• Able to take ownership of work and see projects through to completion

• Willingness and ability to travel for meetings, conferences, and company events

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Travel Requirements

This role includes some travel. You’ll be expected to attend internal events in London such as:

• Internal conferences

• Downloads

• Buzz nights

There may also be **ad hoc travel** to Flight Centre Travel Group offices across the EMEA region.

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What’s In It For You

At Flight Centre Travel Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive — both professionally and personally.

Benefits & Perks

• Exclusive travel discounts through our in-house travel team

• Global career development opportunities across 30+ brands in 20+ countries

• Training, development, and support to help you achieve your goals

• A vibrant company culture with industry-renowned social events, including:

• monthly awards nights

• global conferences

• end-of-financial-year balls

• Active Hour: one hour each week dedicated to fitness or personal wellness

• Bronze-level health cash plan covering services such as:

• dental

• optical

• chiropractic care

• Monthly health and wellbeing challenges

• Financial wellbeing support, including:

• mortgage advice

• regulated financial guidance

• money coaching

• Company-matched charitable donations

• Excellent pension scheme

• Share options

• Electric vehicle scheme

• A variety of salary sacrifice benefits

• And much more

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our number one philosophy is **Our People**. Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to fostering an environment built on **equality, respect, dignity, and opportunity** for every employee.

We value an **inclusive**, **supportive**, and **diverse** workplace that reflects the society we live in.

We welcome accommodation requests at any stage of the hiring and onboarding process to make your experience as accessible as possible. If you require support, please contact our Recruitment Team at **[RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk](mailto:RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk)**.

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Ready to Explore Your Next Career Move?

If you’re a tax professional looking for an exciting international role within a globally recognised travel business, this could be your opportunity to make an impact while building a rewarding career.

**Apply now and become part of the Flight Centre Travel Group family.**

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