Tax reporting specialist

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology business is looking for a Tax Reporting Contractor in London (hybrid). This 6-month contract involves supporting UK and international tax reporting obligations, enhancing processes, and working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in tax reporting, a strong understanding of UK corporate tax, and the ability to manage large data sets. The role offers exposure to a high-growth tech environment with complex reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax reporting, compliance, or tax provision work, in-house or in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and/or VAT.
• Ability to work with large data sets to produce reliable tax information.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, and submission of tax reporting and compliance.
• Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting, including provisions and returns.
• Work alongside the Director to manage deadlines and reporting cycles.
• Coordinate with external advisors to ensure accurate filings.
• Help document and improve tax reporting processes.

Skills

Tax reporting experience

Knowledge of UK corporate tax

Financial data analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Location: London (hybrid)
Reporting to: Director, Tax Reporting
Contract: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP (immediately available / short notice needed)

A global, fast-growing technology business is engaging a Tax Reporting Contractor to support its expanding UK and international tax reporting obligations. This role sits within the tax function and will work directly with senior leadership to help strengthen controls, improve reporting processes and support ongoing compliance activity.

The position has been created to provide additional capacity during a period of increasing reporting complexity and regulatory scrutiny, as the business continues to scale.

What you'll be doing

Support the preparation, review and submission of tax reporting and compliance for the UK and selected international entities.

Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting, including provisions, returns and reconciliations.

Work alongside the Director of Tax Reporting to manage deadlines, data flows and reporting cycles.

Coordinate with external advisors to ensure filings are accurate and issues are resolved efficiently.

Help document, streamline and improve tax reporting processes and controls.

Support audits, reviews and internal stakeholders with data, explanations and technical input.

What they're looking for

Experience in tax reporting, compliance or tax provision work, either in-house or in a professional services environment.

Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and/or VAT (broader international exposure is a plus).

Ability to work with large data sets and financial systems to produce reliable tax information.

Comfortable working in a hands-on, delivery-focused contract role.

Organised, detail-oriented and able to operate in a fast-moving, global business.

Why this role

This contract offers exposure to a high-growth tech environment with complex tax reporting needs, making it ideal for someone who enjoys owning deliverables, improving processes and working close to senior tax leadership.