Interim Head of Tax

TieTalent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 110,700 - 147,600; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology services firm is seeking an Interim Head of Tax in Manchester. The role involves leading UK and US tax compliance, delivering a robust tax strategy, and streamlining processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in tax roles and hold qualifications like CTA, ACA, or ACCA. Day Rate between £600 - £800, for a 6-month engagement with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven interim or senior tax experience in a global environment.
• Meticulous and pragmatic with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK and US tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT/GST, etc.).
• Prepare and manage tax filings with external partners.
• Develop a scalable, efficient global tax strategy.

Skills

UK corporate tax knowledge

VAT

US tax knowledge

Strong compliance background

Commercially minded

Education

CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

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Location:Manchester

Day Rate:£600 - £800 DOE (Outside IR35)

Duration:6 months

Start:Immediate

The Company

Private equity-backed technology services business, experiencing rapid UK and US growth, seeks an experienced interim tax professional to define and deliver its tax strategy. This is a greenfield opportunity to build a robust tax framework in a fast-moving, international environment.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of all UK and international tax compliance while also setting the organisations long-term tax strategy. This includes streamlining processes, driving efficiencies in tax management, and developing initiatives that support a scalable, global tax framework aligned to the companys growth ambitions. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance, manage risk, optimise tax efficiency, and integrate tax considerations into commercial decision-making.

Key Duties

• Lead UK and US tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT/GST, sales tax, employment taxes).
• Prepare and manage filings with external partners.
• Oversee US sales tax compliance and integration.
• Support statutory reporting, including deferred tax.
• Identify and deliver tax relief claims (R&D, patent box, capital allowances).
• Develop and embed a scalable, efficient global tax strategy.
• Maintain audit-ready controls and documentation.
  
  

About You

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven interim or senior tax experience, ideally in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT and US tax.
• Meticulous yet pragmatic, with a hands-on approach to delivering results.
• Commercially minded and comfortable operating in high-growth, PE-backed settings.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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