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Local Taxation Officer - Business Rates
Posted 4 days ago by Hatched Recruitment Group
The RoleYou will be responsible for the accurate billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates, dealing with comple...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Newbury, England, United Kingdom
UK M&A Tax Manager – Sell-Side Due Diligence (Remote | Start: ASAP)
Posted 4 days ago by Fintalent.com
ResponsibilitiesSupport the sell-side tax due diligence process for the sale of a UK subsidiary.Prepare, structure, and...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
Interim Tax Manager, 9 months
Posted 1 week ago by Cedar Recruitment
A Tax Manager role has arisen to join a small tax team in a Real Estate group in West London.They are looking for someon...
- Rate £85,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Manager, Fin, Regulator, Fund Tax Report, Fund Administration M/F
Posted 1 week ago by Caceis
Job summaryWhat is the opportunity? As a Manager, Fund Accounting, you will manage a Fund Accounting team that is accoun...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Pillar 2 Tax Consultant - London - Up to £750 - day
Posted 1 week ago by Morgan McKinley
This is an opportunity to join a team of tax experts supporting clients with their Pillar Two Compliance requirements fo...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
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About Our Tax Contract Roles in Glasgow
What does a tax contractor do?
Tax contracting covers the full range of corporate and indirect tax disciplines, from corporation tax compliance and transfer pricing through to VAT advisory, employment tax, and tax technology implementation. Organisations hire tax contractors to manage filing deadlines, respond to HMRC enquiries, implement tax provisions in ERP systems, advise on the tax implications of corporate transactions, and overhaul tax processes as part of finance transformation programmes. The work requires deep technical knowledge of UK tax legislation combined with practical experience of how tax obligations are managed within corporate environments. Tax contracting is distinct from tax advisory in professional services: as a contractor, you are typically embedded in the client's tax team rather than advising from the outside.
What is the market like for tax contractors?
The UK tax contracting market is relatively small but well-compensated, driven by the complexity of the UK tax code and the chronic difficulty organisations face in recruiting permanent tax professionals. Large corporates with multi-entity structures, international groups with UK operations, and private equity-backed businesses undergoing restructuring are the primary hirers. Demand peaks around filing deadlines and following major legislative changes, but a baseline of activity persists year-round. Transfer pricing and tax technology have emerged as growth areas within the market, with organisations investing in systems and processes to meet HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements and OECD BEPS guidelines. Contractors with CTA or ATT qualifications alongside practical in-house experience are strongly preferred.
What is the contracting market like in Glasgow?
Several major banks, insurers, and asset managers run large processing, technology, and operational hubs in Glasgow, providing a reliable base of IT, data, and change delivery work. The NHS in Scotland and Glasgow City Council are among the largest public sector employers of contract resource in the region, and the technology community has expanded notably, with cloud engineering, data analytics, and development roles increasingly available through both established firms and newer entrants. Contractors based in central Scotland often treat Glasgow and Edinburgh as a combined market, and the two cities together approach the depth of a major English hub. The cost base for contractors living in Glasgow is significantly lower than Edinburgh or any English city of comparable opportunity, which makes effective take-home pay competitive despite headline rates sitting lower.
How much do tax contractors usually earn in Glasgow?
Contract rates for tax roles in Glasgow typically range from £360 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many tax vacancies in Glasgow are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 tax contract roles across the site, with Glasgow showing regular activity. Data reviewed up to July 2026.