Tax Manager

KennedyPearce are hiring a Tax Manager on an FTC maternity cover for 12-13 months.

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This role reports to EMEA Director of Tax and the key focus: is UK & EMEA direct tax compliance, US reporting, and process improvement.

We are looking to have someone start by June 2026.

The role: UK Corporation Tax (In-house) Prepare UK CT returns using Alphatax / ONESOURCE Manage tax calendar, QIPs , and payments Handle HMRC queries/audits Support UK group relief processes EMEA Tax Compliance Coordinate multi-country compliance Manage external advisers and local finance teams Oversee tax audits across EMEA US Tax Reporting Lead quarter-end and year-end reporting for EMEA entities Handle reconciliations, forecasts, and US team queries Manage cash tax forecasting Process Improvement & Automation (Key Focus) Review and redesign tax processes Implement automation tools ( Alteryx, Power Query, Excel, GenAI ) Strengthen controls, documentation, and tracking Transfer Pricing Support TP documentation (local files) Coordinate annual updates with US/advisers Assist with intercompany agreements 6Advisory & Additional Areas Withholding tax support (treaties, certificates) Treasury support (dividends, repatriation) Legal entity simplification projects xwzovoh Monitor and support Pillar Two / OECD GloBE compliance Candidate Profile Essential: Strong UK corporate tax compliance experience (in-house) Experience with Alphatax / ONESOURCE (or similar) Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines Strong Excel and analytical skills Experience in process improvement/automation Qualifications: ACA / ACCA / CTA (part or fully qualified)