Tax Reporting Manager

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 are partnering with a multinational organisation to find an Interim Tax Controls & Reporting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Sitting within a well-established and collaborative group tax function, this role is critical to supporting complex group tax reporting and ensuring the robust operation of tax-specific SOX controls.

Addressing an excess workload and transitioning key activities in-house from Big 4 advisors, this position requires a hands‑on self‑starter who can take ownership of processes, drive audit readiness, and make an immediate impact.

Your role

• Serve as the primary UK‑based point of contact for tax SOX, ensuring controls are designed appropriately and operating effectively.


• Support the Group’s income tax reporting processes, bridging IFRS to US GAAP requirements.


• Maintain, enhance, and standardise tax documentation, including risk and control matrixes, and regional workpaper templates.


• Proactively identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax SOX compliance without compromising audit quality.


• Transition specific tax reporting and control activities from external advisors into the in‑house team.


• Provide training and guidance to internal process owners on SOX requirements and control execution.

About you

• A strong background in corporate tax reporting under US GAAP and/or IFRS (deep understanding of IAS 12/ASC 740 is highly advantageous).


• Proven, hands‑on experience operating within a SOX/internal controls environment, specifically relating to income tax processes and documentation.


• A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA is preferred).


• A process‑oriented and detail‑driven approach, comfortable managing multiple deadlines during close cycles.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams, auditors, and external advisors.


• Experience supporting PCAOB inspections or discussing requirements constructively using PCAOB standards is desirable.


• Previous experience within the software/technology industry or exposure to Oracle TRCS is a plus.

You can expect

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (expectation of approximately 2 days per week in either the London office, with flexibility based on workload).


• The opportunity to take ownership of a niche, highly valued skill set during a pivotal period of process transition and business growth.