Interim Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant is responsible for leading the delivery of the firm's tax compliance, reporting, governance and advisory activities across its UK and international operations. The role acts as a key technical specialist within the Finance Directorate, ensuring that tax obligations are met accurately and on time, tax risks are appropriately managed, and the firm responds effectively to legislative and regulatory change.

Working closely with Finance leadership, HR, Payroll, Legal, operational teams, external advisers the role provides practical and commercially focused advice across partnership tax, corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes and international tax matters. It also supports the consistent application of the firm's Tax Strategy, Tax Governance Framework and related policies.

Our Finance team is dedicated to delivering an efficient, accurate and professional service to both internal and external stakeholders. We support the firm's financial operations through the timely processing of transactions, strong financial controls and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the business, we play a key role in ensuring compliance, operational excellence and exceptional service delivery.

• Lead the firm's tax compliance, governance and risk management framework across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax reporting obligations, legislative change and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate compliance activity across internal stakeholders and external advisers, escalating risks or delays promptly.
• Manage tax authority relationships, audits and enquiries.
• Maintain tax policies, controls and governance reporting.
• Drive tax awareness and a strong compliance culture across the business

• Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations, returns, supporting schedules and tax payments for UK entities.
• Compile and oversee tax provisions, forecasts and year-end tax accounting disclosures.
• Support the preparation and review of the annual LLP tax computation and the allocation of taxable profits to partners.
• Coordinate partner tax reporting requirements, including liaison with external advisers and support for tax reserves, payments and communications.
• Provide technical input into restructurings, transactions and business initiatives, identifying relevant risks, reliefs and opportunities.

• Lead end-to-end VAT compliance for the firm’s LLP and corporate entities, including the preparation, review, validation and timely submission of UK and international VAT returns in accordance with relevant jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide clear, practical VAT advice to stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical matters into accessible and commercially relevant guidance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for VAT matters with HMRC, overseas tax authorities and external advisers.
• Oversee domestic and international VAT registrations, filings and related indirect tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain VAT guidance, processes, controls and compliance documentation in accordance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver targeted training to promote consistent application across Finance and wider business teams.

• Coordinate and manage international tax compliance across the firm's overseas operations, including transfer pricing, overseas filings, intercompany arrangements, permanent establishment and tax residency matters
• Apply double taxation treaties and withholding tax rules, managing treaty relief claims, foreign tax credits, reporting obligations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate overseas filings and local compliance activity with external advisers, challenging scope, quality and cost where appropriate.
• Monitor international tax developments and communicate their practical implications to relevant stakeholders.

• Support compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, benefits and expenses reporting requirements.
• Advise on the tax implications of remuneration arrangements, international assignments and employee mobility.
• Work with HR and Payroll to strengthen employment tax processes, controls and compliance.

• Provide proactive, practical tax advice to Finance and wider business stakeholders.
• Support strategic projects, restructurings, acquisitions, international expansion and other business change…