Interim Tax Lead: VAT & Compliance (6‑Month FTC)

Abacus Consulting; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible hybrid working

Friendly environment

Job summary

Abacus Consulting is seeking an Interim Tax Accountant for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract in Northampton to lead tax reporting and compliance, with a strong focus on VAT and collaboration across departments.

You will ideally hold CTA or ACCA qualifications, or demonstrate equivalent experience, and will oversee corporate and partnership tax, PAYE/NI, and international tax compliance. There may be a pathway to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• CTA or ACCA qualified, or strong professional experience in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax reporting obligations
• Lead tax compliance and risk management framework
• Support the preparation of corporate and partnership tax
• Lead end-to-end VAT
• Support with PAYE, NI
• Manage international tax compliance

Skills

VAT

Tax reporting

Corporate tax

Partnership tax

PAYE

NI

International tax

Education

CTA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Abacus Consulting is seeking an Interim Tax Accountant for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract in Northampton to lead tax reporting and compliance, with a strong focus on VAT and collaboration across departments.

You will ideally hold CTA or ACCA qualifications, or demonstrate equivalent experience, and will oversee corporate and partnership tax, PAYE/NI, and international tax compliance. There may be a pathway to a permanent position.