Director - Tax Transformation

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Directors to join their growing Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT) team. This role focuses on enhancing tax compliance and reporting through innovative technology and automation. You will work with a diverse client base, including multinational groups and public sector entities, driving transformation and efficiency in tax processes. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of digital compliance, where your expertise will help shape the future of tax operations. Join a forward-thinking company that values strategic insights and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax compliance, automation, and reporting.
• Strong project management and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax transformation projects and manage client relationships.
• Provide technical support and develop automation solutions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Automation

Reporting

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Data management

SQL

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional tax qualification

Tools

Tax technology platforms

Cloud-based applications

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About KPMG's Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT) Team

At KPMG, we have re-imagined careers in GCT, focusing on helping multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting, and statutory accounting obligations through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation, and technology.

Our clients leverage our expertise and technology to improve visibility, efficiency, and risk management, preparing them for the future of digital compliance and developing a sustainable, technology-enabled, holistic operating model.

We are rapidly growing our team due to our success and investments. As part of the KPMG global network, you will experience the international scope of these services, delivered through our innovative Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to join our GCT team, where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for both UK and global operations. Our diverse client base includes mid-market to FTSE-listed groups, public sector entities, real estate, and financial services, working across sectors and sizes.

Role Overview

We seek talented Directors with experience in areas such as:

• Deep tax compliance, automation, and reporting, especially around indirect taxes and EMEA compliance
• End-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
• Advising on tax technology to support compliance and reporting
• Tax technology implementation, including requirements gathering and design review
• Tax transformation, governance, and process improvement
• Project and client management

Additional Desirable Skills

• Data management, databases, data transmission, and SQL
• Analyzing large data volumes
• Designing cloud-based tax applications
• Acting as a liaison between technology and tax teams
• Leading tax transformation projects within broader finance programs
• Developing automation solutions for tax
• Designing systems to meet international tax requirements
• Collaborating with colleagues across GCT, Tax Transformation, and Consulting
• Developing governance frameworks and service models
• Building strong client relationships
• Managing performance of team members and overseeing offshore resources
• Identifying additional service opportunities and liaising with specialists
• Providing coaching and technical support
• Adhering to KPMG policies and best practices

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with technology and automation to enhance efficiency and risk management
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail with strategic and customer-focused perspective
• Internal networking and communication skills within professional services
• Business development and client engagement skills
• Project management capabilities and workload management