Tax Manager

KennedyPearce are hiring a Tax Manager on an FTC maternity cover for 12-13 months. This role reports to EMEA Director of Tax and the key focus: is UK and EMEA direct tax compliance, US reporting, and process improvement. We are looking to have someone start by June 2026.The role:UK Corporation Tax (In-house)Prepare UK CT returns using Alphatax / ONESOURCEManage tax calendar, QIPs, and paymentsHandle HMRC queries/auditsSupport UK group relief processesEMEA Tax ComplianceCoordinate multi-country complianceManage external advisers and local finance teamsOversee tax audits across EMEAUS Tax ReportingLead quarter-end and year-end reporting for EMEA entitiesHandle reconciliations, forecasts, and US team queriesManage cash tax forecastingProcess Improvement and Automation (Key Focus)Review and redesign tax processesImplement automation tools (Alteryx, Power Query, Excel, GenAI)Strengthen controls, documentation, and trackingTransfer PricingSupport TP documentation (local files)Coordinate annual updates with US/advisersAssist with intercompany agreements6Advisory and Additional AreasWithholding tax support (treaties, certificates)Treasury support (dividends, repatriation)Legal entity simplification projectsMonitor and support Pillar Two / OECD GloBE complianceCandidate ProfileEssential:Strong UK corporate tax compliance experience (in-house)Experience with Alphatax / ONESOURCE (or similar)Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlinesStrong Excel and analytical ..... full job details .....