Group Tax & Projects Manager

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in.

About the role

An instrumental partner‑facing role responsible for the delivery and oversight of partner /partnership  tax and employment tax matters within a professional services environment, alongside leading tax automation, process optimisation, and operational efficiency initiatives.

The role combines deep technical expertise, senior stakeholder management with a clear mandate to enhance governance and technology‑enabled delivery across Tax and Partner Finance.

Key responsibilities

UK/International Tax Compliance & Advisory  (40%)

Delivery and oversight of core tax activities across the partner population and certain allocated overseas territories.

• Support UK partner tax return compliance including internationally mobile and non‑UK resident partners.
• Own and enhance UK partner tax reserving processes and payment cycles.
• International compliance & advisory for allocated territories: Senior International Partner payroll and compliance, including overseas obligations (e.g. partnership returns, TP local files, CbCR notifications).

           Managing relationships with external advisors and local finance teams globally

           Overseeing and developing transfer pricing policies and documentation

           Advising on the tax implications of:

• • • Cross-border transactions
    • Business restructurings
    • M&A activity and integration
    • Supporting tax audits and enquiries, working closely with advisors and tax authorities
    • Providing commercial tax input into wider business and finance decisions

• Partnership profit allocations, foreign income, and treaty positions, Residence / split‑year treatment and remote working implications
• Manage tax implications of partner lifecycle events (joiners and retirees).
• Provide subject matter expertise and oversight on employment tax matters.

• Lead PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) compliance and advisory
• Act as SME on: Employment tax matters, Minimum wage considerations, Termination payments, Expatriate tax and mobility issues, IR35 advisory
• Ensure effective coordination with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external advisers

HMRC/tax authorities Enquiries & Risk Management

• Technical input into HMRC enquiries and manage technical responses and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify and escalate tax, financial, and reputational risks at partner and firm level.

Automation, Efficiency & Transformation (50%)

Lead the transformation of tax and partner finance processes through technology and automation.

• Own and deliver operational efficiency strategy across Tax and Partner Finance.
• Lead key automation initiatives under the 3‑year transformation roadmap, including: UK Partnership returns, PSA processes, Profit allocation for partner tax returns.
• Review and redesign manual processes across the team, ensuring robust documentation and controls are in place.
• Build scalable solutions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and partner experience
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to:  

                     Simplify and standardise processes

                     Implement AI‑enabled solutions and automation tools

                     Improve data quality, reporting, and auditability

Senior Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted adviser to partners, Finance leadership, and ExCo.
• Collaborate across Tax, Partner Finance, HR, Payroll, IT, and external advisers.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly, focusing on:

              Effective tax rates

             Tax cashflow implications

              Risk exposure

Skills & qualifications

Essential

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified
• Strong UK individual tax experience in a partnership environment
• Proven experience in automation, process improvement, or transformation
• Employment tax working knowledge
• Leadership and stakeholder management experience

Desirable

• Law firm / professional services background
• Experience with internationally mobile partners
• Exposure to tax technology / AI tools / data analytics

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

–    We’re fair, transparent and equitable
–    We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
–    We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
–    We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
–    We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
–    We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
–    We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
–    We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
–    We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.