Senior Tax Manager
9 days ago
London
Your New CompanyA leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Tax Manager to join its established tax function during a period of transition. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business has a complex global structure and a strong focus on continuous improvement, transformation and operational excellence.This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished tax specialist to join a high-performing team on an interim basis, providing critical support while a permanent hire is secured. A thorough handover will be provided, ensuring a smooth transition into the role.Your New RoleReporting directly to the Head of Tax, you will act as a senior technical specialist, taking ownership of key tax compliance, reporting and return processes across the group.This is a genuinely hands-on position, requiring an individual who enjoys being involved in the detail and delivering work directly, rather than managing teams and delegating responsibilities.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing UK and group corporate tax compliance activities.\n, • Preparing and reviewing tax computations, returns and associated reporting requirements.\n, • Supporting tax reporting and period-end processes.\n, • Working with key tax systems including:\n \n, • Alphatax\n, • OneSource\n, • QIPS\n, • CFC reporting\n, • GPA\n, • Group Relief\n \n, • Ensuring tax obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines.\n, • Acting as the technical tax expert for complex tax matters.\n, • Liaising with finance, accounting and business stakeholders across the organisation.\n, • Working collaboratively with offshore tax teams based overseas.\n, • Supporting tax transformation and change initiatives, including offshore operating model programmes.\n, • Preparing presentations and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders, including CFO-level audiences.\n, • Providing knowledge transfer and support throughout the interim assignment.\n\n What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will be a qualified tax professional with a strong technical background gained within large, complex multinational organisations.You will demonstrate: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.\n, • Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance and reporting.\n, • Strong working knowledge of Alphatax, OneSource, QIPS, CFC, GPA and Group Relief processes.\n, • Experience operating in large multinational or highly complex group structures.\n, • A hands-on approach with the ability to manage work independently.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\n, • Confidence presenting technical information to senior executives and CFO-level stakeholders.\n, • Experience working with offshore or shared service teams.\n, • Exposure to tax transformation, change management or offshore transition programmes.\n, • Strong attention to detail combined with a commercial and pragmatic mindset.\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Opportunity to join a recognised global organisation during a key period of transition.\n, • High-profile role with direct exposure to senior leadership.\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangement with two office days per week.\n, • Immediate impact within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment.\n, • Initial 4-6 month contract with a full handover provided.\n, • Opportunity to leverage your specialist tax expertise within a collaborative and experienced team.\n\n Apply NowIf you are an experienced Senior Tax Manager, Corporate Tax Manager or Interim Tax Specialist with strong compliance, reporting and multinational group experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today with your latest CV to be considered for this exciting interim opportunity. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk