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As the leader of Audit, Tax, and Controls, you will drive the global agenda in partnership with the Finance Director and CFO to enhance governance, streamline processes, and improve cross-regional coordination. This role requires a proactive individual who can challenge outdated practices, implement smarter systems, and turn imperfect data into actionable insights
Client Details
A global professional services provider.
Description
Audit, Tax & Compliance Leadership
* Drive the end-to-end management of all group audits across the UK, US, and other jurisdictions-ensuring timely delivery of financial statements, tax returns, and compliance filings.
* Partner closely with the CFO and Finance Director to align UK and US audit efforts, reducing duplication and inefficiencies through a coordinated global strategy.
* Oversee the UK corporate tax process, from preparation and handling queries to obtaining CFO approval, while also coordinating tax compliance across all international entities.
* Own the R&D tax credit process, collaborating with internal technical leads and external tax advisors to ensure accuracy and maximized benefit.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of each group entity's P&L and balance sheet, including intercompany flows and transfer pricing adjustments.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, including UK and US auditors and international tax consultants.
Controls, Risk & Policy Governance
* Collaborate with the Finance Director to design and strengthen practical, scalable financial control and risk frameworks.
* Partner with the Senior Manager - Accounts to align day-to-day accounting controls with audit readiness, risk mitigation, and regulatory obligations.
* Act as a senior reviewer of outputs across finance teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process integrity.
* Provide strategic input on policy decisions-such as expense management, vendor compliance, and treasury operations-from a risk and compliance standpoint.
* Track and manage statutory, tax, and audit deadlines across the group to ensure full compliance and prevent delays.
Process Innovation & Change Leadership
* Lead the transformation of audit and tax processes, rebuilding outdated systems to create more streamlined, efficient, and scalable approaches.
* Set clear performance expectations with external tax and audit vendors, holding them accountable for delivering high-quality and coordinated global work.
* Co-lead, with the Senior Manager - Accounts, the implementation of process enhancements stemming from the upcoming Finance Transformation, Data & Tools initiative.
* Anticipate peak filing periods and proactively coordinate surge support from broader finance teams to prevent bottlenecks or missed deadlines.
Profile
A Successful Tax And Audit Manager Should Have
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
* Demonstrated experience managing multi-country group audits (UK required; US strongly preferred).
* Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP; exposure to US GAAP is highly desirable.
* Experience with corporate tax compliance in the UK and awareness of US tax requirements.
* Familiarity with transfer pricing arrangements and how they affect intercompany accounting and reporting.
* Experience managing R&D tax credit claims and liaising with advisors to prepare supporting documentation.
* Understanding of VAT in the UK/EU and awareness of US sales tax considerations.
* Proactive and detail orientated.
* Able to confidently build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Comfortable in managing and improving data.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* 25 days of holiday leave to support work-life balance.
* Access to a modern office space in Leeds.
* Free on-site parking for added convenience.
* A cash plan to support personal healthcare needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within an interesting and growing business.. If you're ready to take on a leadership role as a Tax and Audit Senior Manager, we encourage you to apply today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting
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