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Tax Accountant
<p></p><p><strong>Interim Tax Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Central Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)</strong><br /> <strong>6 Month Contract | Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35) | Immediate Start</strong></p><p>We are supporting a large, complex organisation in Central Birmingham to appoint an <strong>Interim Tax Accountant</strong> on a 6-month contract.</p><p>This role sits within a well-structured finance function and will take ownership of <strong>UK corporate tax compliance and reporting</strong>, alongside broader exposure to financial reporting and month-end processes.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable, qualified accountant with <strong>hands-on UK tax experience</strong> who is available to start at short notice.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p><strong>Tax Compliance &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns</li><li>Manage quarterly corporation tax payments on account</li><li>Prepare quarterly VAT and monthly CIS returns</li><li>Calculate and post current and deferred tax</li><li>Support tax disclosures within statutory accounts</li><li>Maintain and enhance tax controls, processes and governance frameworks</li><li>Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors</li><li>Support IFRS tax reporting requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Control</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly management accounts close</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Deliver variance analysis against budget and forecast</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles</li><li>Support statutory reporting and audit processes</li><li>Partner with wider finance teams to improve reporting and controls</li></ul><h3><strong>Key Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (<strong>ACA / ACCA / CIMA</strong>)</li><li>Strong <strong>UK Corporation Tax</strong> experience (essential)</li><li>Experience preparing <strong>VAT returns</strong></li><li>Good understanding of <strong>IFRS reporting</strong></li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3><strong>Additional Information</strong></h3><ul><li>6 month contract</li><li>Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days on site in Central Birmingham)</li><li>Immediate start required</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNTA0NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 350 - 450 GBP / Daily
  • <p></p><p><strong>Interim Tax Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Central Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)</strong><br /> <strong>6 Month Contract | Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35) | Immediate Start</strong></p><p>We are supporting a large, complex organisation in Central Birmingham to appoint an <strong>Interim Tax Accountant</strong> on a 6-month contract.</p><p>This role sits within a well-structured finance function and will take ownership of <strong>UK corporate tax compliance and reporting</strong>, alongside broader exposure to financial reporting and month-end processes.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable, qualified accountant with <strong>hands-on UK tax experience</strong> who is available to start at short notice.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p><strong>Tax Compliance &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns</li><li>Manage quarterly corporation tax payments on account</li><li>Prepare quarterly VAT and monthly CIS returns</li><li>Calculate and post current and deferred tax</li><li>Support tax disclosures within statutory accounts</li><li>Maintain and enhance tax controls, processes and governance frameworks</li><li>Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors</li><li>Support IFRS tax reporting requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Control</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly management accounts close</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Deliver variance analysis against budget and forecast</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles</li><li>Support statutory reporting and audit processes</li><li>Partner with wider finance teams to improve reporting and controls</li></ul><h3><strong>Key Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (<strong>ACA / ACCA / CIMA</strong>)</li><li>Strong <strong>UK Corporation Tax</strong> experience (essential)</li><li>Experience preparing <strong>VAT returns</strong></li><li>Good understanding of <strong>IFRS reporting</strong></li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3><strong>Additional Information</strong></h3><ul><li>6 month contract</li><li>Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days on site in Central Birmingham)</li><li>Immediate start required</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNTA0NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-15T08:57:06Z

Tax Accountant job in Birmingham, West Midlands | Robert Half