Transfer Pricing Manager

AAB group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

EAP and wellbeing support

Death in service

Job summary

AAB's Edinburgh office is seeking a Transfer Pricing Manager to lead end-to-end transfer pricing projects for international clients. You will deliver documentation, economic analyses, and proactive client engagement within a collaborative Corporate Tax team.

The role focuses on policy design, client relationship management, and business development, with opportunities to train junior staff and shape TP practice development. Hybrid working model offered in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Qualified in tax with transfer pricing expertise and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK transfer pricing legislation and OECD guidelines.
• Experience delivering TP projects end-to-end and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transfer pricing projects for international clients and ensure timely delivery.
• Design, implement and review transfer pricing policies for clients.
• Prepare documentation (Local Files, Master Files) in line with UK law and OECD guidelines.

Skills

Transfer pricing advisory

Client relationship management

Project management

UK tax legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/ADIT or equivalent

Job description

Transfer Pricing Manager

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Description

Transfer Pricing Manager at AAB will lead end-to-end transfer pricing projects for international clients, delivering comprehensive documentation, economic analysis, and proactive client engagement. Responsibilities include project delivery, policy design, client relationship management, business development, collaboration across practice groups, and practice development.

ROLE PURPOSE

Key duties & responsibilities:

Client Delivery & Project Management

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of transfer pricing projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and billing
• Design, implement, and review transfer pricing policies for international clients
• Lead functional analysis interviews and oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation (e.g. Local Files, Master Files) in accordance with UK legislation and OECD guidelines
• Manage economic analyses and preparation of benchmarking studies
• Support cross-border financing engagements, including thin capitalisation analysis and interest benchmarking
• Draft clear, concise, and technically robust reports and client deliverables

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and proactive relationships
• Provide practical, commercially focused transfer pricing advice
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights for clients

Business Development

• Support the leadership team in identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Contribute to proposals and the development of client solutions
• Identify opportunities within the existing client base to expand service offerings

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with colleagues across Tax, Audit, and Corporate Finance to deliver integrated client solutions
• Train, mentor, and support the development of junior team members
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal methodologies and processes

Practice Development

• Support the growth and strategic development of the transfer pricing practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK transfer pricing legislation and OECD developments
• Drive continuous improvement in technical capability and service delivery

Experience & qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in transfer pricing advisory, either in practice or industry
• Strong understanding of UK transfer pricing legislation and OECD guidelines
• Experience in transfer pricing documentation, functional analysis, and economic benchmarking
• Experience in intercompany financing and thin capitalisation analysis

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident user of AI to generate efficiencies and automate workflows
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams
• High level of attention to detail and professional judgement
• Proactive approach to learning and development

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client focused approach
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Takes ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Demonstrates integrity and alignment with organisational values

Career Development

• Increased responsibility for client relationships and complex engagements
• Involvement in strategic growth initiatives for the transfer pricing practice
• Ongoing professional development and technical training

WHAT AAB OFFER

AAB offers a comprehensive benefits package to support wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing