Interim Tax Lead

Interim Tax Lead Corporate and VAT focus Hybrid available

We are engaging with experienced Corporate Tax and VAT specialists for upcoming interim opportunities supporting large organisations through periods of financial change and systems transformation. These roles typically involve leading BAU tax operations while contributing tax expertise to major ERP programmes.
About the RoleYou'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient tax delivery across corporate tax and VAT activities, while supporting the development of improved tax processes within a modern ERP environment. Assignments often involve partnering with finance, compliance, and programme teams to strengthen tax controls, streamline workflows, and enhance system-driven tax functionality.
Typical Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day corporate tax and VAT operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Maintain continuity of BAU tax processes during periods of organisational or system change
• Provide tax input into ERP design, configuration, and testing (SIT/UAT)
• Support tax data migration, cutover planning, and transition into new systems
• Collaborate with finance and programme teams to improve tax processes and controls
• Offer guidance on VAT treatment, corporate tax matters, taxable benefits, and employment tax considerations such as IR35

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CTA, CCAB, ATT or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong background in corporate tax and VAT compliance within complex organisations
• Experience applying VAT rules across multi-entity or high-volume environments
• Understanding of taxable benefits, IR35, and general tax advisory principles
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP, Workday) and an interest in tax technology
• Ability to work with programme teams to shape tax processes and influence system design
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities
  
  Additional Note
  We are building a pipeline of high-calibre tax professionals for forthcoming projects, and this advert reflects the type of assignments we regularly support.