Transfer Pricing Manager
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Department: Corporate Tax
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Description
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.
Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.
ESG COMMITTMENT
We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.
ROLE PURPOSE
Key duties & responsibilities:
Client Delivery & Project Management
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of transfer pricing projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and billing
- Design, implement, and review transfer pricing policies for international clients
- Lead functional analysis interviews and oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation (e.g. Local Files, Master Files) in accordance with UK legislation and OECD guidelines
- Manage economic analyses and preparation of benchmarking studies
- Support cross-border financing engagements, including thin capitalisation analysis and interest benchmarking
- Draft clear, concise, and technically robust reports and client deliverables
Client Relationship Management
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and proactive relationships
- Provide practical, commercially focused transfer pricing advice
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights for clients
Business Development
- Support the leadership team in identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Contribute to proposals and the development of client solutions
- Identify opportunities within the existing client base to expand service offerings
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with colleagues across Tax, Audit, and Corporate Finance to deliver integrated client solutions
- Train, mentor, and support the development of junior team members
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal methodologies and processes
Practice Development
- Support the growth and strategic development of the transfer pricing practice
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK transfer pricing legislation and OECD developments
- Drive continuous improvement in technical capability and service delivery
Experience & qualifications
- Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent)
- Demonstrable experience in transfer pricing advisory, either in practice or industry
- Strong understanding of UK transfer pricing legislation and OECD guidelines
- Experience in transfer pricing documentation, functional analysis, and economic benchmarking
- Experience in intercompany financing and thin capitalisation analysis
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident user of AI to generate efficiencies and automate workflows
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams
- High level of attention to detail and professional judgement
- Proactive approach to learning and development
Personal Attributes
- Professional and client-focused approach
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Takes ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Demonstrates integrity and alignment with organisational values
Career Development
This role offers clear opportunities for progression, including:
- Increased responsibility for client relationships and complex engagements
- Involvement in strategic growth initiatives for the transfer pricing practice
- Ongoing professional development and technical training
WHAT AAB OFFER
We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.
Time Off & Family Support
- Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
- Death in Service benefit
Financial Security
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance policies to support you and your family
Flexible & Agile Working
- Hybrid working model
- Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
- Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
