Tax Manager | EMEA in London

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute UK and EMEA tax compliance and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxes across the region, including UK corporate income tax, PAYE, withholding taxes, VAT, and other EMEA-specific levies.
• Coordinate preparation and review of local tax returns, statutory accounts, and tax calculations, working closely with external advisors where required.
• Support the income tax provision process for UK and EMEA entities, including data collection, analysis, and reconciliation under IFRS (IAS 12).
• Act as a key point of contact for EMEA tax audits, inspections, and inquiries, liaising with local tax authorities and external advisors.
• Monitor and interpret changes in UK and EMEA tax legislation, assessing impact and proactively advising the business on risks and opportunities.
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany matters across EMEA, including documentation and alignment with group tax policy.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, People, and Operations teams to provide practical tax guidance on regional business activities and cross-border transactions.
• Help standardize and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation across EMEA to support scale and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; tax focus preferred.
• ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in UK and/or EMEA corporate tax, in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Strong experience with UK corporate tax and VAT; broader EMEA exposure highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of IFRS / IAS 12; US GAAP exposure a plus.
• Familiarity with tax audits, transfer pricing concepts, and intercompany structures in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and tax compliance tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Collaborative, proactive team player comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, international environment.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.