Tax Transformation and Technology - Senior Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Private medical cover

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Senior Manager in the wider Tax Transformation and Technology team to advance tax solutions for clients. The role involves overseeing engagements, building client relationships, and driving innovation in tax technology and compliance.

You will work with a team of tax professionals across technology and advisory services to deliver impactful solutions, while staying current with tax legislation and tech developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, technology and transformation.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver value-added solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data and technology for decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to explain complex tech concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagements, manage client relationships and drive innovation in tax technology.
• Mentor and guide a team of tax professionals across technology and advisory services.
• Deliver sessions at client events and maintain up-to-date tax knowledge and regulatory changes.
• Lead large-scale tax transformation projects from inception to delivery, ensuring objectives and compliance.

Skills

Tax transformation

Technology advisory

Client relationship mgmt

Tools

ERP configuration for tax

Tax determination engines

Tax operating model

Tax automation

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Manager in the wider Tax Transformation and Technology team you will play a pivotal role in advancing our tax solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients.

Increasing complexity of business arrangements, new legislative requirements such as e-invoicing and making tax digital are creating significant challenges for organisations. In order to meet these challenges, organisations are looking to improve their tax processes through a combination of new technology, AI and finance system change. As a result, there is significant opportunity to support businesses with these changes.

It is an exciting time to join the team which combines skills from across tax with a clear objective: to work with clients to improve the delivery of tax through technology, process improvement and compliance. We work collaboratively with deep technical specialists across a broad spectrum of areas to deliver to our clients.

You will be responsible for overseeing engagements, building client relationships, and driving innovation in tax technology.

What your days will look like:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their tax needs, their business strategy and provide innovative technology-drive solutions.
• Maintain relevant tax knowledge, remain up to date with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation, as well as technological developments such that you can advise clients and internal stakeholders, including delivering sessions at client / knowledge events.
• Oversee large-scale tax transformation projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide a team of tax professionals covering both technology and advisory services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

This role is for you if:

• You have experience in tax, technology and transformation. For example, one or more of the following: ERP configuration for tax, tax determination engines, tax operating model, tax automation and process improvement.
• You have in-depth knowledge of tax processes, methodologies, and technology solutions.
• You have demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering value-added solutions.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and technology to drive decision-making.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax technology concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.