Overview
The Interim Tax Manager will play a crucial role in driving tax initiatives in a fast-growing, PE-backed group, working closely with senior finance leadership. This hands-on tax specialist will tackle historical tax matters, improve processes, and manage ongoing compliance across various tax areas in a dynamic environment. The position offers significant autonomy and the chance to positively impact the organization's tax agenda immediately.
Responsibilities
- Lead the group's VAT compliance and reporting activities.
- Manage corporation tax compliance across multiple entities, including capital allowances.
- Support post-transaction tax projects and remediation activities.
- Review and improve existing tax processes, controls, and governance.
- Act as the key point of contact for tax-related matters across the business.
- Manage relationships with external advisers and relevant authorities.
- Provide practical tax guidance to finance and operational stakeholders.
- Support future growth initiatives, restructurings, and acquisitions where required.
Requirements
- Strong UK VAT experience.
- Strong UK corporation tax exposure.
- Experience operating within complex multi-entity environments.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience improving processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.