Tax Manager

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

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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 xwzovoh projects
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)