Excise Manager EUR (Maternity Cover) - London

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Camden Hells, Beck’s, and Leffe. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

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That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

Maternity Cover (until December)

The Role:

The Excise Duty Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation and submission of excise duty returns across Europe, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies while executed in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret tax laws, regulations, and rulings that pertain to excise returns
• Manage the preparation and filing of excise returns across Europe, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Ensure that all deadlines are met, and penalties are avoided
• Liaise with external tax authorities, providing them with all necessary documentation and information as required
• Provide support and guidance to other departments on excise duty matters
• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures relating to excise duty, ensuring full compliance with company policy
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise during the preparation of excise duty returns
• Prepare reports and analysis for management to support strategic decision-making
• Develop and implement excise transformation strategies to optimize the excise function within the organization
• Analyze excise processes and identify areas for improvement, including automation and streamlining of excise procedures

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a multinational environment
• In-depth knowledge of tax legislation and regulations related to excise duty
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in financial accounting software (for instance SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite

What’s in it for you:

• 25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options
• Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme)
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
• Life assurance & charitable giving

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US 

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.
UNIQUE CULTURE 

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES 

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES 

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.