Senior Manager Tax

Tax Senior Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Permanent OpportunityBerkshire / Surrey, UK £75,000-£90,000 + Benefits (Permanent Role)We are supporting an international private equity-backed business, headquartered in the UK, with the appointment of a Tax Senior Manager on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the clear potential to transition into a permanent leadership role.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to step into a broader leadership position, playing a key role in both the day-to-day management of the tax function and its wider transformation.The OpportunityThe tax function is currently led by an Interim Head of Tax and requires an experienced, hands-on tax professional to provide immediate support through a critical period, including year-end close, audit, and the management of the group's tax compliance cycle.Alongside this, the business is undertaking a significant finance and tax transformation programme. The Interim Head of Tax is leading the tax workstream, and this role will provide valuable support in helping shape tax processes, governance, and operating best practice.This position will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Someone equally comfortable delivering core compliance and reporting obligations while contributing to longer-term change.Key Responsibilities - Initial 6-Month ContractOwnership of the group tax compliance calendar, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met accurately and on timeLeading tax support for year-end close and external audit requirementsSupporting the development and implementation of tax policies, controls, and compliance processesPartnering with the Interim Head of Tax on wider tax matters, including transformation initiativesActing as a key tax contact for internal finance stakeholders and external advisorsPermanent Opportunity (Following Successful Transition)Subject to mutual agreement following the initial contract period, the role will transition into a permanent Tax Senior Manager / tax leadership position, reporting to the Finance Director.Responsibilities will include:Leading the group tax functionOwnership of all tax compliance, reporting, governance, and planning activitiesSupporting the development and execution of tax strategy aligned to business objectivesActing as a trusted advisor to finance leadership and wider business stakeholdersManaging relationships with external advisors and tax authorities where requiredDriving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls, and governanceAbout YouYou will likely be an experienced Tax Senior Manager (or equivalent) with a strong track record of delivering in fast-paced, commercially focused environments.You will bring:Broad tax experience spanning compliance, reporting, international tax, and advisoryThe ability to operate independently, take ownership, and deliver with minimal supervisionExperience working within a robust tax governance and control frameworkA pragmatic, commercially minded, solution-focused approachStrong stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging across finance leadership and external advisorsThe credibility and leadership presence to step into a future tax leadership roleThe flexibility to attend the office as required within a hybrid working modelContract & CompensationInitial Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)Full-time salaried fixed-term contract (not interim day-rate)Competitive salary and benefits packagePension includedReporting to the Interim Head of Tax (with close interaction with the Finance Director)Start date: ASAPPermanent Role (From Month 7)£75,000-£90,000 base salaryFull benefits package including pensionPermanent full-time roleReporting to the Finance DirectorThe Long-Term OpportunityThis role offers a genuine pathway into a long-term tax leadership position within a dynamic, international private equity-backed business undergoing meaningful transformation.