Regional Tax Manager: VAT & Compliance (UK/EMEA)

KBR; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Tax Manager for UK, Europe & Africa, based in Leatherhead with a hybrid working arrangement. You will lead VAT across the region, support corporate tax activities, and contribute to governance and transformation initiatives within a global engineering and technology company.

The role reports to the Regional Head of Tax and requires strong VAT expertise, multidisciplinary collaboration with Finance, Legal and Operations, and the ability to manage diverse regional tax projects.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong practical experience in VAT and indirect taxes within a multinational environment.
• Experience managing relationships with external advisers and tax authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a wide geographical region.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT compliance across UK, Europe and Africa, ensuring timely filings.
• Review VAT returns and VAT advisory support for business teams.
• Support VAT audits and responses from tax authorities.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance and tax planning activities.
• Support tax governance, risk controls and SAO/SOX compliance.
• Contribute to tax transformation projects and process improvements.

Skills

VAT expertise

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Regional prioritization

Proactive & collaborative

Multi-jurisdiction coordination

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

KBR is seeking a Tax Manager for UK, Europe & Africa, based in Leatherhead with a hybrid working arrangement. You will lead VAT across the region, support corporate tax activities, and contribute to governance and transformation initiatives within a global engineering and technology company.

The role reports to the Regional Head of Tax and requires strong VAT expertise, multidisciplinary collaboration with Finance, Legal and Operations, and the ability to manage diverse regional tax projects.