Tax Manager – Direct Tax Compliance

Manager – Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting (Global Professional Services Firm)

Location: London/ Belfast / Edinburgh/ Newcastle

We are supporting a leading global professional services organisation in the continued expansion of its Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting team. This is a strategic role within a high‑growth team responsible for multi‑jurisdictional tax accounting, reporting and compliance for large, complex multinational clients.

This position offers the chance to work at scale, influence tax reporting transformation, and help shape the future of global tax delivery.

The Opportunity

As a Manager in the Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting team, you will lead multi-country engagements across US GAAP and IFRS, managing group tax accounting, reporting cycles, and process improvements. You’ll work alongside senior tax leaders and international teams, playing a key role in modernising tax reporting frameworks and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across global operations.

You’ll join a diverse, globally connected team at the forefront of evolving tax standards, regulatory change, and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee interim, quarterly, and year‑end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Review reporting submissions from controllers and in‑country tax teams.
• Support preparation of IFRS and US GAAP disclosures, including GAAP reconciliation work.
• Maintain tax provision documentation and support SOX and internal control frameworks.
• Act as a key client contact, building trust and managing stakeholder communication.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Lead process enhancements across global tax provision and compliance workflows.
• Coordinate tax account reconciliations and schedules.
• Monitor the impact of new standards (e.g., BEPS Pillar Two) and regulatory changes.
• Drive standardisation of group tax reporting processes across jurisdictions.
• Manage engagement budgets, resources, and delivery timelines.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Manage onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Serve as a point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience in tax accounting under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Solid understanding of ASC 740 and/or IAS 12.
• Experience managing teams and multi-country tax engagements.
• Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Professional qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel and tax technology skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, manage budgets, and deliver under tight deadlines.

If you’re an experienced tax professional ready to influence global tax reporting and lead high‑impact international projects, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you.

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