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Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sumitomo Electric Group – a Fortune Global 500 company and a world–renowned leader in the research and development of high–tech products and systems. It continually expands its activities across various technologies, markets, and regions, and employing over 280,000 individuals in over 40 countries around the globe.
The Group recognises its employees as the driving force behind its success, and thus established its Global Human Resource Management Policy in 2011 to optimise the use of its technologies, products, business models, and other resources in order to ensure its sustained development and its ability to make meaningful contributions to the world. This Policy can be succinctly summarised as follows…
Sumitomo Electric Group’s Global Human Resource Management Policy
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- We provide workplaces where all the employees can work actively, grow both personally and professionally through work, achieve self-actualisation, and contribute to society.
- We offer various career opportunities and globally pursue “the right person in the right position” regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
- We value and promote diversity in the workplace in order to enhance the creativity of the organisation and to sustain the growth of the business.
- We develop global leaders who lead and give energy to our global business. Global leaders are those who understand and share the Sumitomo Spirit and the Corporate Principles and can lead highly diversified teams.
As a member of the Sumitomo Electric Group, we are committed to upholding our values and culture, and strive to go beyond this policy in all that we do. If you feel that this is something you can relate to and would like to be part of our team, please see our current vacancies below.
Current Vacancies
Please refer to the list below for current job opening(s).
Important: prior to applying for any position, kindly ensure that you have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. Thank you.
Tax Manager (Job Reference: TMFEB2026)
Job Description
Part-time of a minimum of 25 hours up to full-time of 35 hours per week considered.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced tax manager to join our dynamic Finance team at Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd at our head office in Elstree.
Sumitomo is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading forces in the research and development of high-technology products and systems in the info-communications, electronics, automotive and environment & energy industries. Our mission is to enrich our society through the provision of our products, which include optical fibres, cables and connectors. We have been established within the UK for over 50 years and are part of a wider global group employing more than 280,000 employees in over 400 companies worldwide.
The Tax Manager is a key role that will be responsible for all aspects of Indirect tax compliance for our UK Head Office and branch offices across Europe in Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland.
You will be representing the Company and the main point of contact for dealing with tax authorities and external tax advisors within the UK and across Europe when managing tax queries and preparing tax reports and submissions. It is therefore imperative that you can build good working relationships with people from a diverse range of cultures and be an initiative-taking leader to ensure returns and tax reports are accurate and submitted within timescales.
You will also be responsible for monitoring transfer pricing ratios, preparing transfer pricing documentation and collaborating with other departments within the Company to achieve transfer pricing targets.
This role will ideally suit an individual that has been working in an in-house tax manager role for a few years and is now looking to develop their career and broaden their tax knowledge.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
• a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar)
• a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience ideally in a multinational corporation
• a solid understanding of the VAT rules for domestic and cross-border transactions
• sound experience of other Indirect Taxes UK
• experience of dealing with transfer pricing issues / documentation
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• good computer skills – Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced level for Excel is mandatory)
• an ability to take full responsibility for your area of Finance
• a flexible approach to your work and an ability to multitask effectively and work to tight deadlines.
It would also be desirable to have a good knowledge of UK corporation tax.
If you have the above experience then we would love to hear from you, so please apply by submitting your current CV and a cover letter to say why we should recruit you.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare cover, income protection, annual medical, life and travel insurance. The Company also offers the option of hybrid working.
Accounts Assistant (Job Reference: AA/F/FEB2026)
Job Description
Job Share – 17.5 hours per week. Tuesdays and Fridays 9.00am-17.00pm and Wednesdays 1.30pm-17.00pm (though some flexibility on days/hours will be considered).
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced accounts assistant to join our busy Finance team at Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd at our head office in Elstree.
Sumitomo is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading forces in the research and development of high-technology products and systems in the info-communications, electronics, automotive and environment & energy industries. Our mission is to enrich our society through the provision of our products, which include optical fibres, cables and connectors. We have been established within the UK for 50 years and are part of a wider global group employing more than 280,000 employees in 415 companies worldwide.
The Accounts Assistant is a key role within our Finance team, as the job will involve supporting our business processes, accurately completing internal and external reports and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
We are looking for an individual who has a solid understanding of accounting principles, as you will need this to:
• manage the integrity of the Accounts Payable ledger and control all AP activities
• manage credit control by carrying out external credit checks and liaising with the credit rating agency
• post banking transactions and carry out reconciliations of bank accounts
• prepare margins analysis and accurate gross profit records
• support the production of accurate monthly accounts and month-end activities.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
• previous accounts work experience in a busy Finance department
• Accounting & Finance Graduate or Part-Qualified Accountant (max 5 papers to take) qualifications
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills
• excellent computer literacy skills, especially in Excel and Word, with a knowledge of SAP being an advantage
• initiative to be proactive and productive and able to multi-task effectively to meet deadlines.
If you have the above experience then we would love to hear from you, so please apply by submitting your current CV and a cover letter to say why we should recruit you.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare cover, income protection, annual medical, life and travel insurance. The Company also offers the option of hybrid working.