Interim Group Tax Analyst

Signet Recruitment and Retention; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Recruitment and Retention is seeking an experienced Interim Group Tax Analyst to join our Group Finance function on an initial 3–6 month contract in Reading, UK.

The role requires CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification with strong UK corporate tax experience to support UK and international tax reporting, compliance, forecasting and related activities.

Qualifications

• CTA qualification or ACA/ACCA qualification with strong corporate tax experience.
• Proven experience in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience with corporate tax reporting systems and/or finance systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage UK corporation tax returns and associated compliance requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end corporate tax reporting.
• Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Prepare and calculate management fees and assess related tax considerations.
• Support transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.
• Prepare and manage Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting.
• Undertake CFC analysis and related tax assessments.
• Manage UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.
• Support international and US corporate tax reporting requirements.
• Work with Finance teams across jurisdictions to manage corporate tax matters.
• Provide practical tax advice on international taxation matters, including transfer pricing.
• Support tax considerations arising from acquisitions, business transfers and restructuring.
• Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) requirements.
• Develop knowledge across VAT and employment taxes and support Finance teams.

Skills

CTA qualification

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Interim Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3–6 month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CTA, ACA or ACCA-qualified tax professional with strong corporate tax experience to contribute across UK and international taxation matters.

Working closely with senior Tax and Finance stakeholders, the successful candidate will support a broad range of corporate tax reporting, compliance, forecasting and international tax activities. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage UK corporation tax returns and associated compliance requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end corporate tax reporting.
• Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Prepare and calculate management fees and assess related tax considerations.
• Support transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.
• Prepare and manage Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting.
• Undertake Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) analysis and related tax assessments.
• Manage UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.
• Support international and US corporate tax reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance teams across multiple jurisdictions to manage corporate tax matters.
• Provide practical tax advice on international taxation matters, including transfer pricing.
• Support tax considerations arising from acquisitions, business transfers, restructuring and wider transformation projects.
• Coordinate Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CbCR) requirements.
• Develop broader knowledge across areas such as VAT and employment taxes and provide support to Finance teams where required.
• Support senior Tax stakeholders with ad hoc tax projects, technical analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• CTA qualification or equivalent, or ACA/ACCA qualification with strong corporate tax experience.
• Proven experience in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Previous in‑house or industry experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with corporate tax reporting systems and/or finance systems would be advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of UK corporate taxation.
• Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing and CFC matters.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately against tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and commercially focused approach.
• The ability to work autonomously and make an immediate contribution.