Interim Tax Manager

• International Tax Manager (interim)
• 6-month contract
• £500-£600 per day

• £500-£600 per day
• Central London - Hybrid working
• 6-month contract
• Quick start (ideally March 2026)

A leading retail business is seeking an experienced Interim Tax Manager and Tax Specialist to support both direct and indirect tax activities. This newly created role has been introduced due to continued growth and will require someone who can establish and implement effective tax processes from the ground up for an international business. This role is a 6-month contract paying a day rate (inside IR35) at £500 -£600 per day.

The position will play a pivotal part in ensuring compliance, managing tax obligations, and providing practical guidance across the organisation's expanding tax portfolio.

• Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate income tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Build and maintain intercompany pricing models and complete all transfer pricing documentation
• Provide guidance on tax-efficient structures for existing and future entities
• Ensure full compliance with withholding tax requirements and secure treaty benefits with appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain audit-ready records aligned with accounting standards, and support tax audits with robust analysis and documentation
• Take full ownership of tax provisioning, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures required for statutory reporting

• Advise on indirect tax requirements across the UK, US, EU, and additional jurisdictions, ensuring regulations are accurately embedded into business operations
• Oversee VAT/Sales Tax compliance across registrations
• Develop and execute a global indirect tax strategy that aligns with evolving business models
• Manage VAT/Sales Tax registrations and filings across multiple jurisdictions, including monitoring US state nexus
• Implement and optimise automation tools
• Ensure compliance with marketplace VAT rules and manage tax obligations related to consignment models
• Partner with Supply Chain teams to support tax and duty compliance

• Experienced in Tax (Direct and Indirect) for an International business
• Qualified Accountant and/or CTA
• Global tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Shopify & Stripe would be ideal.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.