Interim Tax Manager

Rutherford Cross; Pathhead; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global biotech business is seeking an Interim Tax Manager for a 9-month FTC with the potential for a permanent role. This remote position is ideal for experienced tax professionals aiming to transition into industry. The role balances compliance responsibilities with strategic input, allowing for significant contribution to shaping processes.

Benefits

Fully remote setup

Supportive team environment

Potential for longer-term opportunity

Qualifications

• 6–7 years’ experience in tax practice environment.
• Strong UK VAT and corporate tax knowledge.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Approximately 60% compliance-focused, working on VAT compliance and corporate tax reporting.
• 40% advisory role, refining tax policies and supporting business decisions.

Skills

VAT compliance

Corporate tax knowledge

Communication

Analytical mindset

Job description

Interim Tax Manager – Remote (UK, preferably Scotland) – 9-Month FTC with Potential to Go Permanent.Are you an experienced tax professional seeking your first step into industry? This is a rare opportunity to join a highly specialised, elite in-house tax team within a global biotech business – on a fully remote basis.We’re looking for a Tax Manager with 6–7 years of practice experience to take on a 9-month interim role (until February 2026), covering a broad and engaging remit. If you’ve been curious about transitioning to industry but want to test the waters first – this is your chance.Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will be approximately 60% compliance focussed, working on VAT compliance and filings, corporate tax reporting and submissions, liaising with HMRC and external advisors. There will be a 40% Advisory & Strategic Input, reviewing and refining tax policies and internal procedures, providing insight on emerging tax issues and regulatory changes, supporting business decision-making from a tax perspective.Ideal Candidate

• 6–7 years’ experience in a reputable tax practice environment
• Strong UK VAT and corporate tax knowledge
• Highly communicative and confident engaging with both internal stakeholders and HMRC
• Inquisitive mindset – always keen to understand the “why” as well as the “what”
• Disciplined, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities independently
• Eager to gain exposure to industry with a hands-on, collaborative team

Why This Role?

• Get your first taste of in-house tax in a supportive and technically strong environment
• Work with a small, agile, and expert team
• Fully remote setup – work from anywhere in the UK
• A high-impact role where your input truly shapes process and policy
• Potential for longer-term opportunity following the initial contract

Ready to explore something new without committing to a permanent move? Apply now.Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.