Interim Tax Controls & Reporting Manager – UK-Based

Tax & Treasury Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tax & Treasury Recruitment partners with a multinational organisation to appoint an Interim Tax Controls & Reporting Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in the UK. The role focuses on complex group tax reporting and robust SOX controls, transitioning activities from Big 4 advisors into the in‑house team.

The successful candidate will design and operate tax controls, bridge IFRS to US GAAP requirements, and drive audit readiness with a hands‑on, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong background in corporate tax reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experience in a SOX/internal controls environment relating to income tax.
• Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or Tax with professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the UK-based point of contact for tax SOX, ensuring controls are designed and operated effectively.
• Support income tax reporting processes bridging IFRS to US GAAP requirements.
• Maintain and standardise tax documentation, risk and control matrices, and workpaper templates.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax SOX compliance without harming audit quality.
• Transition tax reporting activities from external advisors into the in-house team.
• Provide training and guidance on SOX requirements and control execution.

Skills

SOX controls

Tax reporting

IFRS / US GAAP

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

ACA / ACCA / CTA preferred

Tools

Oracle TRCS

Job description

Tax & Treasury Recruitment partners with a multinational organisation to appoint an Interim Tax Controls & Reporting Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in the UK. The role focuses on complex group tax reporting and robust SOX controls, transitioning activities from Big 4 advisors into the in‑house team.

The successful candidate will design and operate tax controls, bridge IFRS to US GAAP requirements, and drive audit readiness with a hands‑on, proactive approach.