Interim Tax Accountant

Interim Tax Accountant

Chessington/ Hybrid

£70,000 + benefits

Grafton Banks Finance is working with a global business, based in Chessington, to recruit a Tax Manager.

This role is initially being recruited on a 6-month contract with a strong change of becoming permanent. The initial focus of the role will be VAT recovery and VAT filings across UK and EMEA, before it moves into a broad tax role encompassing all direct and indirect taxes.

We are looking for a qualified tax (CTA) or accountant (ACA or ACCA) who is an experienced tax professional. Strong VAT experience is essential with experience of EU or International VAT an advantage. VAT recovery experience is also essential. We are looking for someone who will take ownership of the tax role, has initiative, and is a problem solver.

Key tasks:

• Own and prepare tax submissions, including:
• VAT returns and recovery, with an initial focus on German VAT
• EC Sales Lists, VIES returns, and other cross-border reporting
• Corporation Tax returns and supporting computations
• Annual P11D and PSA filings
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline VAT registrations and reduce reliance on external advisers, improving both recovery and cost efficiency.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions to resolve queries and manage audits.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provision reporting, working in tandem with local finance and external advisors as needed.
• Collaborate with the US Tax Team to ensure practices align with global tax strategy.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX-compliant tax controls and documentation.
• Provide clear, practical VAT guidance to operational teams as required

Salary for this role is up to £70,000 + benefits including bonus, private healthcare, and pension. The role is hybrid working with 2 days required in the offices.