Sector: Tax & Treasury
Location: Central London
Type: Interim
Ref: BBBH72552_1784725836
Salary: £475 - £600 per day + Inside IR35
Interim Tax Project Leader - London 2 days per week + hybrid working
We're partnering with a well-renowned organisation in its sector to recruit an experienced Interim Tax Project Leader for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished tax professional to lead a high-profile project focused on strengthening international tax processes, governance and compliance across a growing international operation.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced interim who enjoys delivering tangible outcomes within a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across finance, legal, commercial and external advisory teams.
The Role
As Interim Tax Project Leader, you'll take ownership of a range of strategic tax initiatives designed to improve the organisation's international tax framework and support continued overseas growth.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing robust processes for managing UK and international tax queries.
Developing country-specific tax risk frameworks to support commercial and finance teams when operating internationally.
Working alongside external tax advisers to establish standardised contractual tax clauses and documentation.
Reviewing international activities to assess and mitigate Permanent Establishment risk.
Leading improvements to VAT reporting processes, reducing risk and improving efficiency.
Streamlining HMRC certification and withholding tax reclaim processes.
Reviewing and updating the organisation's International Tax Manual, tax policies and governance procedures.
Coordinating tax awareness training for finance, legal and commercial stakeholders.
Producing analysis and recommendations on alternative financial models from a tax perspective.
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You will ideally have:
ACA/ICAEW qualification with an audit background gained within a Big Four or Top 10 accountancy firm.
Extensive experience managing complex UK and international tax matters, including VAT.
A proven track record of delivering tax transformation or project-based assignments.
Strong knowledge of tax governance, risk management and process improvement.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver results within tight timescales.
Skills:
Qualified accountant with solid UK & international tax experience, including VAT.
