Director - International Tax

ACCA Careers; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG UK is seeking a Director in International Tax to lead cross-border engagements, shape client strategy and deliver high-quality tax advisory services to multinational organisations. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial judgement and inclusive leadership to drive growth and client value.

You will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a strong leadership team and shaping complex tax solutions across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax advisory (ACA/CA/CTA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of international and corporate tax regimes.
• Proven leadership of cross-border engagements and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of multinational clients with tax structuring and advisory work.
• Provide strategic direction on international tax structuring and BEPS 2.0 developments.
• Shape routes to market and generate opportunities with existing and target clients.
• Translate complex tax issues into clear, commercial advice for diverse audiences.
• Oversee multiple concurrent engagements with cross-functional teams.
• Adapt business strategy to evolving client needs and global tax trends.
• Champion compliance and risk protocols across engagements.
• Drive business development through relationships and market insight.
• Coach and develop colleagues, role-modelting KPMG's values.

Skills

International tax

Corporate tax

Tax risk mgmt

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Business value

Communication

BEPS 2.0

Education

ACA

CA

CTA

ACCA

Job description

KPMG UK

Job Description

About the team

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Our Tax and Law experts are at the forefront of providing a range of specialist tax and legal knowledge and technologies to empower businesses. This is why you'll find KPMG the perfect place for you to build your expertise, progress your career and make your mark.

About the team

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Our Tax and Law experts are at the forefront of providing a range of specialist tax and legal knowledge and technologies to empower businesses. This is why you'll find KPMG the perfect place for you to build your expertise, progress your career and make your mark. Our tax professionals have an impact on some of the most pressing global challenges of the day, such as climate change, incentives and transparency. We offer real scale and size in terms of the range of tax solutions we offer clients. Our services span: International Tax, Deal Advisory Tax and Transfer Pricing; Business Taxes, covering advisory, compliance, claims and incentives and transformation; People Taxes, advising on all aspects of employee reward, tax issues arising as a result of having a global workforce as well as advising high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurial families; and Indirect Taxes.

About The Role

This Director role sits within our International Tax team and supports the continued growth of our work with some of the largest and most complex multinational organisations. You will combine deep technical expertise, commercial judgement and inclusive leadership to shape client strategy, lead cross-border engagements and open up new opportunities. You will thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a portfolio of multinational clients, delivering high-quality advice on tax structuring, refinancing, legal structure optimisation, pre- and post-transaction reorganisations, tax authority enquiries and wider corporate tax matters.
• Provide strategic direction on international tax structuring, business reorganisations, operating model redesign and global tax policy developments, including Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0.
• Shape routes to market and work with a range of stakeholders to start valuable conversations with existing clients and target organisations.
• Translate complex technical matters into clear, commercially relevant advice for varied audiences, drawing on current knowledge of relevant UK and non-UK tax regimes.
• Oversee multiple concurrent engagements, coordinating cross-functional and cross-border teams to deliver effectively.
• Adapt business strategy in response to evolving client needs and global tax trends.
• Champion compliance and risk protocols, embedding Global Tax Principles across engagements.
• Drive business development through market insight, strong relationships and proactive identification of opportunities that create long-term value for clients and KPMG.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and acting as a role model for KPMG's values.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience You'll Need

• A proven track record of international tax advisory work, with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge.
• Deep technical expertise in corporate tax, international structuring and tax risk management, alongside practical experience of multi-jurisdictional tax environments and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex engagements, client relationships and diverse stakeholder groups.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to convert technical advice into strategic business value.
• A proactive approach to identifying and progressing sustainable business opportunities for clients and KPMG.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to different audiences.
• The drive, judgement and inclusive leadership skills to coach and lead colleagues while supporting equality, ethical decision-making and a positive team environment.

Qualifications You'll Need

• ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification.