Interim Tax Project Leader

Interim Tax Project Leader - London 2 days per week + hybrid working

We're partnering with a well-renowned organisation in its sector to recruit an experienced Interim Tax Project Leader for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished tax professional to lead a high-profile project focused on strengthening international tax processes, governance and compliance across a growing international operation.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced interim who enjoys delivering tangible outcomes within a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across finance, legal, commercial and external advisory teams.

The Role

As Interim Tax Project Leader, you'll take ownership of a range of strategic tax initiatives designed to improve the organisation's international tax framework and support continued overseas growth.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Designing and implementing robust processes for managing UK and international tax queries.

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  Developing country-specific tax risk frameworks to support commercial and finance teams when operating internationally.

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  Working alongside external tax advisers to establish standardised contractual tax clauses and documentation.

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  Reviewing international activities to assess and mitigate Permanent Establishment risk.

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  Leading improvements to VAT reporting processes, reducing risk and improving efficiency.

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  Streamlining HMRC certification and withholding tax reclaim processes.

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  Reviewing and updating the organisation's International Tax Manual, tax policies and governance procedures.

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  Coordinating tax awareness training for finance, legal and commercial stakeholders.

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  Producing analysis and recommendations on alternative financial models from a tax perspective.

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About You

We're looking for a commercially minded tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

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  ACA/ICAEW qualification with an audit background gained within a Big Four or Top 10 accountancy firm.

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  Extensive experience managing complex UK and international tax matters, including VAT.

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  A proven track record of delivering tax transformation or project-based assignments.

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  Strong knowledge of tax governance, risk management and process improvement.

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  Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.

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  The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver results within tight timescales.

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