Interim Tax Accountant

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Tax Accountant to support its established finance function.

This is an immediate requirement, offering an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will provide essential operational tax support, with an initial focus on VAT compliance and submissions.

As the assignment progresses, there will be scope to contribute to a broader range of tax activities, including corporate tax, forecasting and international tax matters.

This opportunity would suit a technically capable and hands-on tax professional who can quickly integrate into a business, take ownership of key deliverables and provide reliable support to a busy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines.
• Manage day-to-day VAT compliance activities, ensuring relevant HMRC obligations are met.
• Provide practical support across a range of tax matters, including withholding tax and corporate tax.
• Assist with tax reserve forecasting and tax computation activities.
• Support international tax requirements as they arise.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure tax activities are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines are achieved in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience within a tax-focused finance role.
• Strong practical knowledge of VAT compliance, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Experience using HMRC systems and managing tax submissions.
• A sound understanding of corporate tax and wider tax compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical matters clearly and confidently.
• A proactive, organised and self-sufficient approach.
• The ability to quickly adapt to a new environment and deliver from the outset.
• Experience within a large, complex or international organisation would be advantageous.
• Relevant tax or accountancy qualifications, such as CTA, ACCA or ACA, are desirable.

Contract Details

• Location: Northampton
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the office
• Contract Type: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
• Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Start Date: As soon as possible