Tax Compliance Manager - Interim

Gleeson Recruitment Group; London; Remote; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an In-House Tax Manager to oversee corporate tax compliance and VAT processes. You will manage outsourced compliance and act as a liaison with finance teams. The ideal candidate will have a CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification and strong experience in UK corporate tax. This role is remote, with a salary of approximately £85k per annum.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong background in UK corporate tax; experience managing outsourced compliance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced UK and international corporate tax compliance providers.
• Review corporate tax computations and ensure timely filings.
• Oversee VAT compliance and advise on queries.
• Support initiatives to standardise tax processes.

Skills

UK corporate tax management

VAT knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

In-House Tax Manager - UK Tax

Reporting to: Head of Tax

6 month FTC - UK remote

Salary ~ 85k fte

Role Overview

The In-House Tax Manager will play a key role in managing the outsourced corporate tax compliance process and overseeing in-house VAT. Reporting to the Head Tax, this role will work closely with the UK tax team and liaise with regional finance teams across the business to ensure effective tax governance and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced UK and some international corporate tax compliance providers, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Review corporate tax computations and returns prepared externally, coordinating internal approvals.
• Oversee VAT compliance handled by finance teams in the UK and internationally; advise on VAT queries and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate tax audit responses and provide support to statutory audit processes involving tax disclosures.
• Collaborate regularly with regional finance teams to support VAT compliance, tax reporting processes, and respond to tax-related queries.
• Act as a bridge between finance teams and tax advisors to ensure tax matters are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Support the Head of Tax in developing and maintaining tax policies and controls.
• Maintain accurate tax documentation and assist in preparing tax provisions for financial statements.
• Monitor and assess tax risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Provide input on UK tax developments, supporting business initiatives with proactive advice.
• Identify and implement improvements in tax processes and workflows.
• Support initiatives to standardise tax processes across regions and enhance data quality and automation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong background in UK corporate tax; experience managing outsourced compliance.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT and ideally some international tax concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across finance and tax team.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions for financial reporting.
• Self-starter with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

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