Interim Group Tax Analyst

Interim Group Tax Analyst

Duration - 3 - 6 Month Contract

Salary - £375 - £400 a day inside IR35

Location - Reading

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Interim Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3–6 month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CTA, ACA or ACCA-qualified tax professional with strong corporate tax experience to contribute across UK and international taxation matters.

Working closely with senior Tax and Finance stakeholders, the successful candidate will support a broad range of corporate tax reporting, compliance, forecasting and international tax activities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage UK corporation tax returns and associated compliance requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end corporate tax reporting.
• Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Prepare and calculate management fees and assess related tax considerations.
• Support transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.
• Prepare and manage Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting.
• Undertake Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) analysis and related tax assessments.
• Manage UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.
• Support international and US corporate tax reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance teams across multiple jurisdictions to manage corporate tax matters.
• Provide practical tax advice on international taxation matters, including transfer pricing.
• Support tax considerations arising from acquisitions, business transfers, restructuring and wider transformation projects.
• Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) requirements.
• Develop broader knowledge across areas such as VAT and employment taxes and provide support to Finance teams where required.
• Support senior Tax stakeholders with ad hoc tax projects, technical analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• CTA qualification or equivalent, or ACA/ACCA qualification with strong corporate tax experience.
• Proven experience in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Previous in-house or industry experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with corporate tax reporting systems and/or finance systems would be advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of UK corporate taxation.
• Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing and CFC matters.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately against tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and commercially focused approach.
• The ability to work autonomously and make an immediate contribution.