Company Description
Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.
Job Description
Entain’s tax team is responsible for managing over £1.5bn in annual tax payments across more than 20 countries. We’re not just a FTSE 100 business: in the UK alone, we’re a Top 20 taxpayer and taxes account for a significant proportion of the group’s cost base. Tax is a prominent function within the business and puts itself at the heart of everything we do.
As an International Tax Adviser at Entain you’ll be at the forefront of helping us to manage both existing tax obligations as well as emerging obligations in the fast-developing and leading-edge world of the taxation of digital services all over the world.
You’ll be working closely with people from across the business and around the world – from accountants to lawyers to marketing specialists and technology experts in the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, India and elsewhere. Understanding the business is critical to helping shape current and future plans for market growth and expansion.
You’ll need to stay abreast of international developments including the evolving areas of taxation of digital businesses as the OECD’s BEPS project continues to be implemented and you’ll need to stay close to the business to ensure the tax strategy and commercial strategy continually align.
Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Develop and deliver a robust international tax strategy in collaboration with the International Tax team and senior stakeholders.
- Act as a business partner to international markets, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, group tax strategy, transfer pricing policies, and timely responses to tax queries.
- Manage the end‑to‑end international tax compliance cycle, including filings, payments, and support for tax reporting and forecasting.
- Lead and support tax audits, litigation, and risk management, recommending strategies to resolve issues effectively.
- Identify and implement tax optimisation initiatives and projects, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
- Monitor international tax and legislative developments, modelling impacts and advising stakeholders on mitigating actions.
- Support M&A, restructurings, new market entry, and strategic initiatives, including tax due diligence, structuring, and financial modelling.
Qualifications
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and/or ACA/CA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong international tax technical knowledge with excellent communication skills
- Ability to excel in fast-paced commercial environment and therefore to prioritise and multitask.
- Pro-active, assertive and enthusiastic team player
- Good eye for detail
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal tax and non-tax stakeholders (such as finance, legal and commercial colleagues) and external stakeholders (such as tax authorities)
Additional Information
At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.
Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like
- Generous Group Bonus scheme (if eligible)
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme - Defined contribution with company matching up to 6%.
- Life assurance - 4x Annual Salary.
- Income protection.
- Additional ‘It’s Your Game’ day off.
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off for professional or personal development.
And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.
Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.