Job description

Lead complex UK and global tax and accounting managed services that help multinational clients achieve consistent, controlled and efficient compliance and reporting outcomes. You will combine technical expertise with governance, process improvement, transformation and technology across multi-jurisdictional engagements. As a trusted client contact, you will shape delivery models, resolve complex issues, develop teams and identify opportunities to create further value. This is an opportunity to influence a growing managed services portfolio while working with international colleagues and specialist teams.

About the role

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 specialist tax and legal knowledge and technologies that empower businesses. This is why you'll find KPMG the perfect place to build your expertise, progress your career and make your mark.

Our tax professionals address pressing global challenges, including climate change, incentives and transparency. Our services span International Tax, Deal Advisory Tax and Transfer Pricing; Business Taxes; People Taxes; and Indirect Taxes.

As a Manager in Global Managed Services, you will lead the delivery and development of complex UK and global tax and accounting managed services. You will take ownership of engagement quality, timing, governance and commercial performance, helping clients implement controlled, technology-enabled compliance and reporting solutions. You will act as a central point of contact for clients and international delivery teams, while supporting business development, scalable service offerings and high-performing onshore and offshore teams.

Role and responsibilities

• Deliver complex UK and global tax and accounting compliance and reporting managed services to agreed quality, timing and commercial expectations.
• Lead delivery plans, resources, risks, dependencies, governance and performance reporting across large multinational engagements.
• Manage transitions and transformation activity, including process redesign, Centres of Excellence, upskilling and technology opportunities.
• Support the selection, implementation and adoption of technology and automation that improve compliance, reporting, risk management and efficiency.
• Chair governance meetings, communicate relevant tax and statutory legislative changes, agree actions and resolve issues and escalations.
• Build trusted client relationships and coordinate effectively with international delivery teams and specialist colleagues.
• Progress business development opportunities, support contract negotiation and identify additional client needs.
• Develop standardised methodologies, scalable service offerings and delivery models that improve quality, efficiency and value.
• Lead, coach and support Assistant Managers, trainees and offshore teams, providing clear direction and effective oversight.

Experience and skills needed

• Strong expertise in tax and/or accounting compliance and reporting, VAT compliance or process management, or transfer pricing compliance or advisory.
• Proven project management and coordination capability gained through global compliance outsourcing, tax or accounting transformation programmes, or comparable complex engagements.
• Experience of tax governance, process and controls design, risk management, transition, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong client relationship and engagement management skills, with clear and impactful written and verbal communication.
• Experience developing standardised methodologies and improving or redesigning tax compliance processes.
• Awareness of technology and automation, with the ability to advise on solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen risk management and create value.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and maintain quality across complex international delivery environments.

Qualifications required

A relevant professional tax and/or accounting qualification, or equivalent experience.