Interim Senior Tax Manager - Part time

Axon Moore; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Tax Manager to provide senior tax leadership on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week). The role requires strong technical know-how, the ability to quickly understand the business, and hands-on management of key compliance and tax risks.

You will own the group tax calendar, coordinate corporate tax returns, manage HMRC enquiries, oversee the R&D claim, and support the wider finance team with tax planning and post‑M&A considerations.

Qualifications

• Ideally CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified with a mix of practice and in-house experience.
• Comfortable being hands-on while also managing advisers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Own the group tax compliance calendar across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, and CIS.
• Coordinate and review group Corporate Tax returns through to filing, including group relief and instalment payments.
• Manage HMRC enquiries and the tax elements of the external audit, acting as primary contact for HMRC and the advisers.
• Coordinate the R&D claim, including drafting, data gathering and managing internal stakeholders, liaising with the auditors.
• Prepare current and deferred tax for the year-end and management accounts, including the tax notes in the statutory accounts.
• Forecast tax cash flows (CT instalments, VAT, PAYE) to feed into the cash flow forecast.
• Oversee employment tax matters including P11Ds/PSA, benefits and off-payroll/IR35.
• Own the tax risk and controls framework: undertake high level review procedures, identify risks, advise on improvements and oversee the resulting action plan.
• Prepare tax reports and updates for the Board as required.
• Support and manage ad hoc projects, including general tax planning and the tax implications of corporate structure simplification (post M&A).

Skills

Tax leadership

Stakeholder management

Hands-on

Communication

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Interim Senior Tax Manager - Part-Time (2-3 days per week)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to provide senior tax leadership and hands-on support on a part-time basis. The role will suit a technically strong tax professional who can quickly understand a business, provide pragmatic advice, manage key compliance requirements and support the wider finance team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the organisation's day-to-day tax matters, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time while identifying and managing tax risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the group tax compliance calendar across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, and CIS
• Coordinate and review the group Corporate Tax returns prepared by the advisors through to filing, including group relief and instalment payments
• Manage HMRC enquiries and the tax elements of the external audit, acting as primary contact for HMRC and the advisers.
• Coordinate the R&D claim, including drafting, data gathering and managing internal stakeholders, liaising with the auditors
• Prepare current and deferred tax for the year-end and management accounts, including the tax notes in the statutory accounts
• Forecast tax cash flows (CT instalments, VAT, PAYE) to feed into the cash flow forecast
• Oversee employment tax matters including P11Ds/PSA, benefits and off-payroll/IR35
• Own the tax risk and controls framework: undertake high level review procedures, identify risks, advise on improvements and oversee the resulting action plan
• Prepare tax reports and updates for the Board as required
• Support and manage ad hoc projects, including general tax planning and the tax implications of corporate structure simplification (post M&A)

The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following:

• Ideally CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified with a mix of practice and in-house experience
• Comfortable being hands-on while also managing advisers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to work autonomously.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a flexible interim assignment where they can provide senior-level expertise and make a tangible contribution.