Interim Group Tax Manager

Summary: The Interim Group Tax Manager role is a 15-month fixed-term contract focused on overseeing the UK corporate tax compliance and VAT reporting for a Yorkshire-based business. The position requires strong tax expertise to identify planning opportunities and ensure compliance with tax legislation while collaborating with various stakeholders. The role is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the group's UK corporate tax compliance, ensuring all returns and submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead on VAT reporting and provide practical advice on VAT matters across the business.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support initiatives that drive efficiencies and minimise risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HMRC and external tax advisors, acting as the key point of contact.
• Partner with the wider finance team, providing guidance and insight on tax-related issues.
• Support year-end audits and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant tax legislation.
• Play a key role in business projects, acquisitions and organisational changes, providing tax expertise throughout.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the potential impact on the organisation.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent).
• Strong corporate tax and VAT experience, ideally gained within manufacturing, engineering or another complex commercial environment.
• Enjoy a hands-on approach and are comfortable working through technical detail when required.
• Able to build credibility with stakeholders across all levels of the business, translating complex tax matters into practical commercial advice.
• Proactive, inquisitive and keen to make a genuine impact within a global organisation.

Salary (Rate): £85,000 yearly

City: South Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other