Partner Tax Manager

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm in Greater London seeks an experienced tax professional to join their Partner Tax Group. The role involves advising on tax-efficient Award delivery to senior employees while managing multiple stakeholders and collaborating with various functions. Candidates should have a recognized tax qualification and at least 5 years of experience in expatriate taxes. The firm offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits aimed at supporting holistic well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive mentorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in personal taxes and/or expatriate tax.
• Experience in managing global projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, managing several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement structures for tax-efficient Partner Awards.
• Advise Partners on Award delivery and manage interactions.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure Award delivery.

Skills

Tax problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Recognized tax or accounting qualification (ACA, ATT, CTA)

Job description

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

The Partner Tax Group is responsible for the tax efficient and accurate delivery of Awards to the firm’s worldwide Partner Group (the ~3,000+ senior employees in ~70 countries who own the firm). The team collaborates closely with other firm functions such as Payroll, Benefits, Accounting and Finance, Legal, and Human Resources, as well as external advisors.

Key responsibilities include working with Partner Tax Directors to design, implement, and oversee structures that deliver Partner Awards in a tax-efficient manner aligned with the firm's tax risk standards. Your role involves advising Partners on aspects of their Award delivery, with an expectation to assume responsibility for day-to-day interactions with Partners in their respective countries over time. Coordination with Corporate Tax, Employment Tax, and Transferee Tax groups is essential to refine and implement the firm's global tax strategy appropriately.

Your position requires close collaboration with colleagues in local office Finance functions and central support functions such as Legal, Benefits, Treasury, and Finance to ensure Award delivery occurs as planned. Managing aspects of local tax audits related to Partner Award delivery and taxes is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the role provides project management and technical support on various projects that span multiple countries within the tax team.

Your qualifications and skills

• An excellent academic background, including a recognized tax or accounting qualification (ACA, ATT, CTA)
• 5+ years of experience in personal taxes and/or expatriate tax in the UK, US or another country, gained either in accounting practice or in-house in a large multinational corporation. Experience ideally includes handling high-net worth individuals or senior executives
• Experience in managing global projects and multiple stakeholders
• Outstanding tax and problem-solving skills, with the ability to help design and implement workable tax operational processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization and across a wide range of countries
• Ability to work independently, managing several projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to various stakeholders