EMEA Tax Manager

Overview

In this role you will steer UK and EMEA tax compliance and reporting, enabling Deel to scale across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, People and Ops to provide practical tax guidance for cross-border activity. The role focuses on managing tax filings, audits, and legislative changes to mitigate risk and unlock opportunities. Join a fast-paced, international team shaping the future of global work.

Pay / Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities
• Optional flexible working office membership
• Total rewards program
• Additional country-based perks
• Inclusive employer culture
• Competitive pay fairness

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute UK and EMEA tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee direct and indirect taxes (UK corporate tax, PAYE, VAT, and EMEA levies)
• Coordinate preparation and review of local tax returns, statutory accounts, and tax calculations with external advisors as needed
• Support income tax provision process for UK and EMEA entities under IFRS (IAS 12)
• Act as primary contact for EMEA tax audits, inquiries, and liaison with authorities
• Monitor changes in UK and EMEA tax legislation and advise on risks and opportunities
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany matters with alignment to group policy
• Partner with Finance, Legal, People, and Operations to advise on regional activities and cross-border transactions
• Help standardize tax processes, controls, and documentation to support scale and compliance

Key requirements

• 6+ years of progressive UK/EMEA corporate tax experience
• Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong experience with UK corporate tax and VAT; broad EMEA exposure
• Working knowledge of IFRS / IAS 12; US GAAP is a plus
• Experience with tax audits, transfer pricing, and intercompany structures in a multinational environment
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines
• Clear communication of tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Proficient in Excel; ERP and tax compliance tools experience is a plus
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
• Collaborative, proactive team player able to work independently in a fast-paced setting

• Collaborative mindset
• Proactive problem solving
• Attention to detail
• IFRS IAS 12 knowledge
• UK VAT and corporate tax expertise
• Transfer pricing and intercompany documentation

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