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Finance Transformation Manager - Treasury (12 months FTC)
Posted 1 day ago by Efficio
The Finance Transformation Manager at Efficio will provide maternity cover within the Finance function, focusing on Tax...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Financial Controls Manager (Subsidiary Companies)
Posted 2 days ago by Morgan Philips Executive
The Financial Controls Manager will serve as the primary liaison between the University of Edinburgh and its subsidiary...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
Interim Finance Manager (Final Accounts & Financial Management)
Posted 3 days ago by Sellick Partnership
An experienced Interim Finance Manager is sought for a healthcare organization in South East London, focusing on financi...
- Rate £290 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London, London
Accounts Receivable Officer
Posted 3 days ago by James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR...
The Accounts Receivable Officer role is a temporary position with a Not-for-Profit organization in Coventry, requiring a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, Warwickshire, UK
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Sign UpFinance Data Architect - Modeling/MDM - Remote - £600 a day Inside IR35
Posted 4 days ago by Eden Smith Limited
The Finance Data Architect role involves leading the design and implementation of data models for a multi-year Finance E...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
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About Our Tax Contract Roles in Leeds
What does a tax contractor do?
Tax contracting covers the full range of corporate and indirect tax disciplines, from corporation tax compliance and transfer pricing through to VAT advisory, employment tax, and tax technology implementation. Organisations hire tax contractors to manage filing deadlines, respond to HMRC enquiries, implement tax provisions in ERP systems, advise on the tax implications of corporate transactions, and overhaul tax processes as part of finance transformation programmes. The work requires deep technical knowledge of UK tax legislation combined with practical experience of how tax obligations are managed within corporate environments. Tax contracting is distinct from tax advisory in professional services: as a contractor, you are typically embedded in the client's tax team rather than advising from the outside.
What is the market like for tax contractors?
The UK tax contracting market is relatively small but well-compensated, driven by the complexity of the UK tax code and the chronic difficulty organisations face in recruiting permanent tax professionals. Large corporates with multi-entity structures, international groups with UK operations, and private equity-backed businesses undergoing restructuring are the primary hirers. Demand peaks around filing deadlines and following major legislative changes, but a baseline of activity persists year-round. Transfer pricing and tax technology have emerged as growth areas within the market, with organisations investing in systems and processes to meet HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements and OECD BEPS guidelines. Contractors with CTA or ATT qualifications alongside practical in-house experience are strongly preferred.
What is the contracting market like in Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do tax contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for tax roles in Leeds typically range from £400 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many tax vacancies in Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 tax contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to June 2026.