Interim Tax Manager

Pure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Greater London is seeking a Tax Compliance Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of corporate tax compliance. You will lead tax computations, statutory filings, and liaise with external auditors for consolidated tax reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial reporting, effective tax rate modeling, and a commitment to improving processes through technology. An educational background in finance or accounting is essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading corporate tax compliance processes.
• Strong understanding of international tax regulations and IFRS reporting.
• Proven ability in tax forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of global corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Prepare consolidated tax reports under IFRS standards.
• Enhance tax compliance processes using technology.

Skills

Tax Compliance Management

Financial Reporting

Tax Forecasting

Process Optimization

Education

Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of global corporate tax compliance, including:
  • Tax computations and returns
  • Statutory and regulatory filings
  • Advance tax payments and withholding tax obligations
  • Management of routine tax enquiries
• Support cash tax forecasting and effective tax rate modelling, maintaining and enhancing tax forecasting models to reflect business and structural changes.
• Prepare half‑year and full‑year consolidated group tax reporting under IFRS, including:
  • Group tax note preparation
  • Review of stand‑alone statutory financial statements
  • Liaison with external auditors, including provision of supporting documentation and responses to audit queries
• Contribute to the design, documentation, and implementation of improved tax compliance and reporting processes, with a strong focus on:
  • Process efficiency
  • Governance and control
  • Leveraging technology and automation
• Monitor global tax developments, including international tax reform initiatives (e.g. Pillar 2/ BEPS 2.0), and support related compliance and project work.
• Manage routine communications with tax authorities on non‑contentious matters.
• Support the development of in‑house and shared service tax capabilities to improve scalability and resilience of the tax function.