Alex Allen
Head of Public Practice
About this Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of Tax & Reporting for multi-million pound turnover international business based in Scotland. The position is an influential senior leadership role responsible for driving tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
This position plays a critical part in optimising tax performance, strengthening governance, and ensuring robust oversight of audit and compliance programmes. The role reports directly to the Group CFO on all tax and accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all regional tax compliance activities, ensuring full adherence to local and international tax regulations.
• Develop and deliver strategic tax planning initiatives, including group loss relief, transfer pricing documentation, and optimisation of tax positions.
• Oversee statutory tax reporting and financial submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to both headquarters and statutory authorities.
• Govern internal and external audit programmes, ensuring strong controls, full audit trails, and effective risk mitigation.
• Act as the regional custodian for tax systems, processes, and manuals, driving continuous improvement and alignment with group policies.
• Guide and mentor finance teams on tax and accounting matters; deliver compliance and tax training across the region.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impact, advising senior leadership accordingly.
• Support new business initiatives with tax risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Represent the function in relevant internal meetings and support senior management as required.
Duties May Also Include:
• Preparation and review of statutory accounts and consolidated tax packs across multiple entities and currencies.
• Overseeing deferred tax calculations; managing reconciliations between IFRS and local GAAP.
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisers, and regulatory bodies to support audit cycles and compliance queries.
• Undertaking additional reasonable duties as requested by the line manager, aligned with the seniority of the role.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Expertise in tax compliance, risk management, and strategic tax planning.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regional tax legislation.
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and communication capabilities.
• Experience delivering tax training and developing team capability.
• Proven experience managing cross‑border tax matters and group tax optimisation.
Desirable:
• Experience in finance systems implementation and change management.
• Background in complex, multi‑entity organisations.
• Exposure to fast‑paced, growth‑focused environments (industry‑agnostic; facilities management experience an advantage but not essential).
What We’re Looking For
A proactive, commercially minded leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to operate confidently across multiple jurisdictions.
You will bring a blend of deep tax knowledge, strategic vision, and operational excellence, ensuring our organisation remains compliant, competitive, and well‑positioned for continued growth.
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For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Alex Allen at our Glasgow office. M: 07719 108230 E: alexallen@imultiplyresourcing.com