Global Tax Manager — Transformation & Compliance

KBR; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Tax Manager to join its International Tax team based in Leatherhead, Surrey. This role supports corporate tax compliance, reporting, governance, and advisory activities across a dynamic international business.

You will collaborate with finance, accounting and operational teams, and external advisors to manage tax obligations, risks, and commercial tax support during a period of transformation as KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business moves toward separation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, or a related tax function.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax computations, returns, and tax reporting requirements.
• Strong experience supporting UK corporate tax compliance and tax accounting activities.
• Experience working within a multinational organisation or complex business environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate tax compliance activities, including the preparation and review of tax computations, returns, and supporting analysis.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support corporate tax payment processes, including forecasting quarterly instalment payments and monitoring tax liabilities.
• Analyse and review financial information required for tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax accounting processes, including current and deferred tax calculations under UK GAAP and US GAAP.
• Prepare and review tax disclosures for statutory financial statements and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain tax governance documentation, internal controls, and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance processes.
• Manage tax authority enquiries, audits, and other tax-related matters.
• Provide practical tax advice on business transactions and day-to-day operational activities.
• Conduct technical tax research and support strategic business initiatives.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and related documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, automation, and data quality.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax accounting

Transfer pricing

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

OneSource

Job description

KBR is seeking a Tax Manager to join its International Tax team based in Leatherhead, Surrey. This role supports corporate tax compliance, reporting, governance, and advisory activities across a dynamic international business.

You will collaborate with finance, accounting and operational teams, and external advisors to manage tax obligations, risks, and commercial tax support during a period of transformation as KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business moves toward separation.