Tax Senior Manager - Audit & Reporting

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Tax Technical team in London. This role focuses on managing global tax compliance and reporting for diverse clients, enhancing efficiency through technology and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of UK corporate tax law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. Join a rapidly expanding team that values diversity and personal development, and be part of innovative projects that shape the future of tax compliance and transformation.

Qualifications

• Proactive and resilient with extensive knowledge of UK corporate tax law.
• Experience leading tax or compliance projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax compliance engagements and outsourcing contracts.
• Build client relationships and provide technical advice on tax matters.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with statutory tax reporting.

Skills

Corporate Tax Compliance

Engagement Leadership

Ad Hoc Tax Advisory

Tax Reporting

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Tax Technology Solutions

Azure Data Lakes

Job description

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Tax Senior Manager - Audit & Reporting, London

Client:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

Managed Services Tax Technical - Senior Manager

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. More information about our team is at the end of this job description.

The Tax Technical team enables all tax activities within GCT and provides expertise for complex tax audits. We maintain a dedicated team of tax specialists to ensure audit quality and handle tax reporting, compliance, governance, and advisory work for large clients.

We seek talented Senior Managers with experience in:

• Deep corporate tax compliance expertise
• Engagement leadership
• Ad hoc tax advisory experience
• Tax reporting experience (preferred)

Our client base is diverse, ranging from mid-market to large FTSE groups, across sectors like public sector, real estate, and financial services. The role involves working with clients of various sizes and sectors.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain client relationships, expanding your network and experience to meet client needs
• Manage and supervise corporate tax compliance engagements and outsourcing contracts
• Provide solutions to moderately complex problems and draft advice on new legislation
• Respond to client requests for technical advice
• Help clients improve efficiency through technology and controls
• Support sales activities and generate new business opportunities
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Assist with group/statutory tax reporting, including global outsourcing projects under US GAAP and IFRS
• Provide technical input for audits of multinational groups

Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of UK corporate tax law and compliance for large groups
• Project management experience, especially on large or global engagements
• Strong leadership, accountability, and positive attitude under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide feedback, coaching, and mentorship
• Analytical skills to identify core issues and evaluate information
• Reputation building through quality work and expertise

Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT) Team:

Our GCT team helps clients manage global tax compliance, reporting, and accounting obligations through outsourcing, co-sourcing, and technology. We focus on visibility, efficiency, and risk management, preparing clients for digital compliance and future operating models.

We are expanding rapidly and offer opportunities to work globally, supported by our Digital Gateway platform. We value diversity and personal development and are recruiting across several areas:

• BEPs: Support clients with transformation related to Pillar 2
• Managed Services: Deliver compliance services for tax, accounting, and reporting
• Technology: Leverage technology to transform tax functions
• Tax Operating Model: Design and operate tax functions, manage risks, and compliance
• Data Management: Maximize data use for tax management, including deploying automation solutions and technologies like Azure data lakes

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

At senior manager level, candidates should be proactive, resilient, accountable, and experienced in leading engagements and client relationships. Qualifications can include ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent, with project management and transformation skills valued. Specific skills include:

• Knowledge of Pillar 2 and transformation opportunities
• Experience in leading tax or compliance projects, including reporting, transfer pricing, or statutory accounting
• Experience with technology projects, ERP, or tax technology solutions
• Broad experience in tax operating models, including design, compliance, and governance
• Experience with data solutions, automation, and relevant technologies