Tax Manager

Morgan McKinley; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in London is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to support and drive the company's regional tax strategy across the EMEA region. You will ensure robust tax governance, accurate reporting, and compliance with local and international tax regulations.

In this role you will oversee direct and indirect tax matters, manage tax audits, and partner with Global Tax, Operations, Legal, Policy and Finance to deliver effective tax solutions while driving continuous improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• CTA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of tax experience in Big Four or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge across direct and indirect taxation, tax compliance, accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee tax compliance across EMEA, including timely tax returns and payments.
• Support regional tax reporting, provisions, and position assessments in financial statements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and lead or support implementations.
• Manage tax audits, engagements, and related negotiations.
• Collaborate with Global Tax and cross-functional teams to implement tax strategies.
• Improve tax processes, controls and ways of working.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Policy monitoring

Risk management

Tax planning

Education

CTA

ACA/ACCA/CIMA advantageous

Job description

Tax Manager

Contract from 01/19/2027 until 11/18/2027

FARRINGDON - 2 DAYS IN THE OFFICE 3 DAYS FROM HOME

£575 PER DAY (THROUGH UMBRELLA)

As part of the EMEA Tax team, you will play a key role in supporting and driving the company's regional tax strategy, ensuring robust tax governance, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with local and international tax regulations.

You will contribute across a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters, including tax compliance, tax accounting, policy monitoring, risk management, and the identification and implementation of tax planning opportunities.

Working closely with the Global Tax team, you will build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Policy, and Finance, as well as external tax advisors and relevant authorities throughout the EMEA region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of regional tax matters, influence cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to the development and execution of the company's wider tax strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Drive tax compliance: Support and oversee direct and indirect tax compliance activities across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate and timely submission of tax returns and payments.
• Ensure accurate tax reporting: Support the preparation and review of regional tax provisions, ensuring that corporate income tax, deferred tax, and indirect tax positions are accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Identify tax opportunities: Proactively identify tax planning opportunities, develop recommendations, and lead or support their implementation.
• Manage tax audits and engagements: Support local, regional, and country-level tax audits, negotiations, implementations, and compliance matters.
• Build strong partnerships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external tax advisors across EMEA to deliver effective tax solutions and implement regional and global tax strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, controls, and ways of working, driving greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support tax policy initiatives: Monitor developments in tax legislation, assess their potential business impact, and contribute to policy submissions and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Champion tax governance: Support the implementation of the company's tax policy objectives and ensure alignment with the broader global tax framework.

Day-to-day

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and will include:

• Partnering with the Global Tax team, sharing relevant regional developments and contributing to global tax projects and initiatives.
• Managing relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders, providing guidance and support on tax-related matters.
• Taking ownership of tax planning opportunities, coordinating stakeholders, and managing projects through to successful implementation.
• Reviewing and approving direct and indirect tax payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable deadlines.
• Overseeing the timely and accurate preparation and submission of tax returns across the region.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly tax accounting journals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and proactively assessing their implications for the business.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach, sound business judgement, and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex, multinational environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Professional qualifications: A recognised tax qualification, such as CTA, is preferred. An accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA would also be advantageous.
• Relevant experience: At least 8 years of relevant tax experience within a Big Four firm and/or the tax department of a multinational organisation.
• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge and experience across direct and indirect taxation, tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Stakeholder management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Project management: The ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of initiatives, and drive projects through to completion.
• Analytical capabilities: Strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex tax matters and translate them into practical business solutions.
• Adaptability: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and evolving business environment.
• Languages: Additional language capabilities are an advantage but are not essential.

The role offers exposure to complex regional and international tax matters, opportunities to influence business decisions, and the chance to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the company's tax approach.