Interim Tax Manager

Our client is a fast-growing, PE-backed group operating across a number of consumer and service-based sectors. Following recent corporate activity and continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced interim tax professional to help drive a significant tax agenda across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on tax specialist who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where they can make a genuine impact. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance leadership to address historical matters, establish robust processes, and take ownership of the group’s ongoing tax obligations.

Key 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.

Candidate Profile

We’re keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• 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.




• The ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.




• Experience improving processes, controls and reporting frameworks.




• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience within industry, practice or a combination of both.




• Exposure to PE‑backed, acquisitive or fast‑growth businesses.




• Knowledge of areas such as VAT grouping, partial exemption, capital allowances, tax risk management or transaction‑related tax matters would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate impact role with broad exposure across VAT and corporation tax.




• Significant autonomy and ownership.




• High level of interaction with senior leadership.




• Potential opportunity to transition into a longer‑term permanent position.




• Fast‑paced, commercially focused environment with ongoing growth plans.




• Day rate of £450-600 per day which will most likely be outside of IR35




• 6 month contract with the view of going permanent

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