Tax Director - Reporting & Compliance - Managed Services

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Director to lead their Global Compliance & Transformation team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves managing corporate tax compliance and driving efficiency through innovative solutions. You'll work with a diverse client base, leveraging your deep knowledge of UK corporate tax law to provide technical advice and develop solutions to complex problems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, along with a proven track record in business development. Join a forward-thinking firm at a time of exciting growth and transformation.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent; tax reporting/accounting skills preferred.
• Deep knowledge of UK corporate tax law and compliance, especially for large, complex groups.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and internal networks to address client needs.
• Lead delivery of outsourced tax reporting with technical excellence and efficiency.
• Manage corporate tax compliance engagements and outsourcing contracts.

Skills

Tax Reporting

UK Corporate Tax Law

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

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Tax Director - Reporting & Compliance - Managed Services, Glasgow

Client:

KPMG

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help 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 KPMG’s compliance and transformation expertise and technology to improve visibility, efficiency, and risk management. We prepare groups for digital compliance, helping develop sustainable, technology-enabled, holistic future operating models.

We are expanding our team due to investments and success. As part of a global network, you will experience the international scope of these services, delivered via our KPMG Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to join our GCT team, where reimagining tax is a strategic priority. Our diverse client base ranges from mid-market to FTSE-listed, including public sector, real estate, and financial services sectors. The role involves working with clients of various sizes and sectors.

At Director level, you will be proactive, curious, committed to self-development, resilient, and experienced in leading successful teams. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and confident networking abilities. Business development skills and a proven track record of converting opportunities into projects are essential.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and internal networks to address client needs.
• Lead delivery of outsourced tax reporting with technical excellence and efficiency.
• Manage corporate tax compliance engagements and outsourcing contracts.
• Drive efficiency through compliance processes, controls, and technology.
• Provide technical advice on tax legislation and respond to client requests.
• Develop solutions to complex problems.
• Interact confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify additional services and liaise with specialists.
• Lead business development and contract negotiations.
• Support group/statutory tax reporting and global outsourcing projects under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Coach and support team members.
• Follow KPMG policies and best practices.
• Maintain a positive, resilient, and professional demeanor.
• Network effectively to understand and meet client needs.

Qualifications and skills:

• Qualified by experience or ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent; tax reporting/accounting skills preferred.
• Deep knowledge of UK corporate tax law and compliance, especially for large, complex groups.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and client-focused approach.
• Leadership, enthusiasm, and positive attitude under pressure.
• Collaborative relationship-building skills.
• Effective project management and workload management skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
• Analytical skills to investigate and resolve issues.
• Reputation-building through high-quality work and expertise.