Tax Accountant

Role: Tax Accountant (Interim) Location: London or Birmingham, Hybrid Salary: £70-80k basic, Fixed Term Contract – 3-6M’s Our client is a regulated fin-tech, with a focus on payment processing. We are currently hiring for an Interim Tax Accountant to support our tax operations during a critical phase of transition and growth. Reporting into the Head of Tax, this is a hands-on role focused on compliance, tax reporting, and supporting business initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. This role is ideal for a qualified tax professional with strong UK corporate tax experience, and at least 2–3 years’ experience in-house following practice training. You’ll be working across a diverse portfolio of entities, supporting both routine tax compliance and project-based work.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in the preparation and review of half year and annual tax provisioning under IFRS
• Support the preparation of UK corporate tax returns and associated filings
• Support the tax compliance process for European entities, primarily Ireland, including liaison with external advisors
• Respond to tax authority queries and audits, primarily in the UK
• Provide guidance on indirect tax matters (e.g. VAT), in collaboration with the finance team
• Support intercompany transfer pricing documentation and compliance

About you:

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent - this is an essential requirement)
• Trained in a recognised accountancy or tax practice
• Minimum 2–3 years' post-qualification experience in an in-house tax or finance role
• Strong working knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and reporting
• Comfortable working independently and liaising with external advisors and stakeholders
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills

Nice to haves:

• Exposure to Irish tax compliance and reporting
• Experience working in a regulated business (e.g. fintech, financial services)
• Working knowledge of indirect tax and/or transfer pricing
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems