Interim Head of Tax

Our client is a PE backed Professional Services business who continue to grow both organically and through acquisition. They require an Interim Head of tax to support the the business through this rapid period of growth.  The role will be varied, with a focus on broad compliance responsibilities to ensure the group meets all its filings and statutory deadlines along with a specific Transfer Pricing project which need to be completed.  

There will also be opportunities to support on transaction tax project work. The role will include working with the wider finance team and business, together with external tax advisers. Key responsibilities will include:
* Lead and be responsible for a Transfer Pricing project
* Work with external tax advisers to prepare FY25 current and deferred tax workings and become the key tax contact for the FY25 audit
* Progress the FY25 corporation tax computations for all UK entities
* Responsibility for reviewing monthly statutory filings, to include Group VAT returns and CIS returns
* Supporting the business on day-to-day tax queries, particularly around VAT
* Review the potential benefit the business can receive from the R&D allowance and work with advisers to prepare claims
* Progress various projects already identified to both manage key tax risks and also to improve tax efficiencies, for example, around PSA reporting.
* Support the Director of Tax on tax due diligence and group structuring work The successful applicant will have a demonstrable background carrying out interim assignments specifically in Tax. You will have a proven track record of experience ideally in a large corporate environment with exposure to a wide range of tax matters. You will have strong communication skills and have the ability to clearly articulate and communicate complex tax matters to a senior audience.

Also essential will be strong stakeholder management skills and being comfortable engaging with external advisors.