Eversheds Sutherland
Group Tax & Projects Manager
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Partner Tax and Employment Tax Lead – Eversheds Sutherland
About Eversheds Sutherland
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 expertise, ready to deliver impact—wherever the challenge may be. We thrive on values-driven ambition, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed in a fast-moving, purposeful world.
Our culture values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, offering a dynamic environment for business professionals to grow alongside diverse skills and ideas.
What to Expect
In this arena, you’ll experience a highly collaborative, energetic workplace where innovation matters. Expect an environment where voice, ideas, and leadership are celebrated, and opportunities abound to shape the next phase of your career—whether you’re just starting out or established in your field.
About the Role
An instrumental, partner-facing role that shapes the future of tax and employment tax delivery, governance, and technology-enabled operations for a leading global law firm.
You will:
- Lead partner-facing tax compliance, advisory, and operational transformation within Tax and Partner Finance.
- Combine deep technical expertise with senior stakeholder management to enhance governance, automation, and efficiency.
- Be at the forefront of innovation, driving AI-, process automation-, and data solutions to improve scalability and accuracy.
This position demands leadership, innovation, and a strategic mindset, ensuring seamless alignment between processes, technology, and firm objectives.
Key Responsibilities
UK/International Tax Compliance & Advisory (40%)
- Delivery and oversight of tax matters across the entire partner population, including UK and allocated overseas territories.
- Support for partner tax return compliance:
- Internationally mobile partners
- Non-UK-resident partners
- Own and enhance UK partner tax reserving processes and global payment cycles.
International compliance & advisory:
- Partner payroll & compliance for overseas territories (including local return obligations).
- Initiate and oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation (e.g., partnership tax returns, TP local files, CbCR notifications).
- Handle advice on tax implications of:
- Cross-border transactions and business restructurings
- M&A (merge & acquisition activity and post-integration tax considerations)
- Provide commercial tax input to broader business strategy.
- Respond to tax authority enquiries supporting audits.
- Define and manage risk exposure (technical, financial, and reputational).
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Employment tax & governance:
- Oversee employment tax for partners, including:
- TAX PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) compliance and advisory
- Minimum wage enforcement, termination payment guidance, expatriate matters
- IR35 (‘off-payroll’ reform), consulting tax exposures
- Interaction, harmonization, and advisory across HR and payroll functions.
Automation, Efficiency & Transformation (50%)
- Lead major transformation projects for tax and finance processes using AI and automation:
- Modernize UK partnership tax filings, PSA processes, and partner profit allocation.
- Drive scalable workflow changes.
- Process reimagining:
- Review and redesign manual processes, ensuring robust documentation and controls.
- Automate repetitive tasks for faster, error-free operations.
- Implement AI and predictive analytics, improving data quality and forecasting capabilities.
Senior Stakeholder Management
- Partner collaboration:
- Become a trusted advisor to partners, ExCo, and Finance leadership.
- Cross-functional alignment:
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, regulatory teams, and external advisors.
- Clear communication of complex issues:
- Translate tax impacts into actionable insights to support decision-making.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified chartered accountant (CTA/ACA/ACCA).
- Proven expertise with complex UK partner taxes (including trusts, remittance basis, dual status treatment).
- Process improvement, automation, or transformational leadership experience (preferably within professional services).
- Confident product knowledge of employment taxes, payroll tax laws.
- Tactful yet authoritative leadership, adept at influencing influential partners.
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Desirable
- Experience within a tax function of a professional services firm.
- Internationally mobile partner migration knowledge.
- Familiarity with tax technology, AI-driven tools, or data analytics solutions.
Why Join Eversheds Sutherland?
We believe job satisfaction begins with respect, opportunity, and well-being. Here’s what’s in it for you:
Empower Your Growth
- Receive structured training and mentoring tailored to your career goals.
- Global cross-functional exposure, fostering ** diversity of thought, adaptability**.
Flexibility & Health
- Flexible, hybrid working policies aligning with work-life balance.
- Healthcare, wellness programs, and dental support.
Financial Well-Being
- Profit-sharing, and reward programs aligning with performance and firm values.
Diversity & Inclusion
- A strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and full potential for all employees.
- Flexible working options supported at all stages of your career.
Make an Impact
- Engage in pro bono and community-based initiatives.
Plan for the Future
- Retirement planning and insurance/benefits support.
Our Inclusive Culture
At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is more than a value—it’s a foundation. We aim for a workplace where different backgrounds foster better problem-solving, bold ideas thrive, and everyone’s individuality is recognized.
We actively monitor D&I progress through policies, partnership programs, and inclusive systems, encouraging feedback and voice.
Worker Wellness
- Will gladly accommodate flexible working arrangements.
- Open to supportive adjustments during hiring processes.
Come be part of a professional team that supports, inspires, and propels your career forward.
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