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.
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
*Monitor and support Pillar Two / OECD GloBE compliance
Candidate ProfileEssential:
*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)