Associate Tax Director

Markjames; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Markjames is seeking an experienced Associate Director – International Tax for a leading global organisation on a 12-month contract based in the UK.

You will own international tax audits, planning, restructurings, and complex projects across multiple jurisdictions, working with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The role demands a strategic yet hands-on leader who can drive improvements and mentor a team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of international corporate tax experience in a multinational or similar environment.
• Strong expertise in corporate income tax, planning, audits and compliance.
• Proven track record handling international tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strategic yet hands-on with complex technical issues.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
• CTA/CPA or Master’s degree qualification.
• Experience using SAP and OneSource Tax Provision.
• Knowledge of tax technology, automation and data analytics tools such as Alteryx and Qlik.
• Experience supporting international M&A and corporate restructuring programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax planning, restructuring initiatives and strategic projects across non-US jurisdictions.
• Provide expert tax advice on international mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Manage and resolve complex corporate tax audits, disputes and litigation with international tax authorities.
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance processes, tax returns, reviews and relationships with tax authorities.
• Collaborate with senior tax leadership and cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Treasury and Accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes through automation, data analytics and digital finance technologies.
• Lead and develop a team of tax professionals, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills

International tax

Leadership

Stakeholder management

M&A experience

SAP

OneSource Tax

Alteryx

Qlik

AI-driven solutions

Tax audits

Data analytics

Project management

Corporate income tax

Regulatory compliance

Education

CTA/CPA

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

OneSource Tax

Alteryx

Qlik

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Associate Director – International Tax to join a leading global organisation on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an accomplished international tax professional to take ownership of tax audits, strategic planning, restructuring and complex tax projects across multiple international jurisdictions.

Working closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in managing international tax risk, driving process improvements and supporting major business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead international tax planning, restructuring initiatives and strategic tax projects across non-US jurisdictions.
• Provide expert tax advice on international mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Manage and resolve complex corporate tax audits, disputes and litigation involving international tax authorities.
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance processes, tax returns, reviews and relationships with relevant tax authorities.
• Collaborate with senior tax leadership and cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Treasury and Accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes through automation, data analytics and digital finance technologies.
• Lead and develop a team of tax professionals, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive international corporate tax experience, ideally 15+ years, gained within a multinational organisation, professional services firm or similar complex environment.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, international tax planning, audits and compliance.
• Proven experience managing complex international tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including previous experience managing tax professionals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on with complex technical matters.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering results in a fast‑paced international environment.
• Professional tax or accounting qualification such as CTA, CPA or a relevant Master's degree.
• Experience using SAP and OneSource Tax Provision.
• Knowledge of tax technology, automation and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Qlik or AI-driven solutions.
• Experience supporting international M&A transactions and corporate restructuring programmes.

The Opportunity

This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within an established international tax function, working on complex cross-border projects and influencing strategic tax decisions across a global business.