Interim Corporate Tax Accountant

Absolute Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth international payments and fintech business is seeking an Interim Tax Accountant for its UK/Europe finance team in London. The role requires preparing corporate tax returns, managing compliance, and evaluating tax strategies. A qualified accountant with strong experience in UK corporate tax is essential, with additional benefits for familiarity with other jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of industry experience in a tax or finance team.
• Experience with Irish tax compliance is nice to have.
• Background in fintech or regulated financial services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing UK corporate tax returns and managing compliance processes.
• Assisting with tax compliance for European entities, in partnership with local advisors.
• Supporting tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS.

Skills

UK corporate tax compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)

Trained in a recognised accountancy or tax practice

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Interim Corporate Tax Accountant, London

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Absolute Recruit

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location:

London

Contract Type:

Interim

A high-growth, international payments and fintech business is seeking anInterim Tax Accountant to join its UK/Europe finance team.

Interim Tax Accountant – UK/Europe

Location:London 1-2 days per week (3-4 days from home)
Start: ASAP
Contract: 6 months (with potential to extend)

A high-growth, international payments and fintech business is seeking anInterim Tax Accountant to join its UK/Europe finance team. This is a great opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role with exposure across multiple jurisdictions during a key phase of development and change.

The company operates in a highly regulated sector, with entities across the UK, Ireland, and wider Europe. You’ll work closely with the global tax and finance teams to ensure compliance, support reporting cycles, and add value to business decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing UK corporate tax returns and managing compliance processes
• Assisting with tax compliance for European entities, in partnership with local advisors
• Supporting tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS
• Advising on indirect tax and responding to queries from HMRC and other authorities
• Contributing to group-wide tax initiatives and process improvements
• Supporting on ad hoc projects, including product launches and structural changes

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)
• Trained in a recognised accountancy or tax practice
• Minimum 1–2 years of industry experience in a tax or finance team
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Experience with Irish tax compliance
• Background in fintech or regulated financial services
• Familiarity with indirect tax and/or transfer pricing

Apply nowIf you’re a hands-on tax professional looking for an impactful interim role in a dynamic environment.