Regulatory change, corporate transactions, and leadership shifts can create immediate pressure on businesses to remain compliant, manage risk, and optimise tax strategies. When faced with tight deadlines or unexpected gaps, securing the right interim tax expert at speed is critical to maintaining control.
At The Consultancy Group, we specialise in interim tax recruitment, ensuring that businesses have instant access to the market's most experienced tax professionals — ready to step in, hit the ground running, and deliver results from day one.
Immediate Expertise for Urgent Challenges
- Crisis & Regulatory Readiness: Tax investigations, HMRC reviews, audits, and compliance shifts require experienced interim leaders who can take control under pressure.
- Leadership Cover: A departing Head of Tax or Tax Director creates immediate business risk. We provide senior tax professionals who can step in seamlessly and guide the ship.
- M&A & Restructuring Support: Transactions create tax complexity. Our interim tax specialists lead due diligence, post-merger integration, and restructuring projects.
- Tax Technology & Transformation: As businesses digitise tax functions, our specialists drive ERP integration, automation projects, and process optimisation.
- Cross-Border & Transfer Pricing Expertise: As tax authorities tighten scrutiny, navigating multi-jurisdictional compliance is critical. We provide specialists in transfer pricing policy, indirect tax, and corporate structuring.
Why The Consultancy Group for Interim Tax?
- Pre-Vetted Talent: We can deliver senior interim tax professionals within days, not weeks.
- Deep Tax Specialism: We cover direct tax, indirect tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and tax transformation.
- Strategic & Technical Fit: We match expertise to your exact needs — whether compliance-driven, strategy-focused, or leadership-based.
- Confidential & Discreet Search: Many of our interim placements support high-stakes, sensitive projects such as tax investigations, regulatory disputes, or restructuring.
Past Successful Interim Tax Assignments
| Sector | Role | Mandate | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Interim Head of Tax | Manage global tax compliance during an organisational restructure | Streamlined tax reporting and ensured compliance with global tax regulations |
| Retail | Interim VAT Manager | Ensure VAT compliance across multiple European jurisdictions | Improved VAT reporting accuracy and minimised non-compliance risks |
| FMCG | Interim Transfer Pricing Specialist | Oversee transfer pricing for a multi-national organisation | Developed transfer pricing documentation and ensured regulatory compliance |
| Property | Interim Corporate Tax Manager | Support corporate tax filings and compliance during a period of expansion | Built a robust tax compliance framework and optimised tax planning |
| Media | Interim Tax Director | Lead tax strategy during a complex international acquisition and integration | Provided strategic tax advice and ensured smooth post-acquisition integration |
The Role of Interim Tax Leaders
Tax and compliance regulations are evolving faster than ever, driven by tightening rules, digital transformation, and increasing financial scrutiny. Interim tax professionals are playing a critical role in:
- Driving compliance & risk management: Handling audits, tax disputes, and regulatory shifts.
- Leading transformation: Implementing ERP systems, automation tools, and streamlining tax processes.
- Supporting transactions & restructuring: Managing M&A tax due diligence, integration, and IPO readiness.
- Providing instant leadership & expertise: Stepping in when permanent tax leaders are unavailable.
Speak to an Interim Tax Specialist
Contact us today to secure a high-impact interim tax professional from our pre-vetted network — available at speed, ready to deliver.
Bethany leads the Tax practice. FTSE-listed businesses, PE-backed firms and multinationals — senior tax appointments across corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, VAT and tax technology, both interim and permanent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you fill UK interim tax roles?
We understand that interim roles are often urgent. Thanks to our active network of pre-vetted tax professionals, we can typically present qualified candidates within hours, not days — ensuring your business continuity is never at risk.
Do you offer both permanent and interim tax recruitment?
Yes. While we specialise in interim tax recruitment, we also offer permanent recruitment solutions tailored to your long-term needs. We have experienced tax contractors available for remote and on-site interim positions across London, the UK, and internationally.
What tax roles do you typically recruit for on an interim basis?
We specialise in interim roles across Corporate Tax, VAT and Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Tax Leadership — including Heads of Tax, Interim Tax Directors, and Group Tax Managers. We cover everything from compliance-driven roles to strategic transformation leadership.
How does interim tax recruitment differ from permanent recruitment?
Interim tax recruitment focuses on quickly filling short-term roles with professionals who can adapt and deliver immediate results. Permanent recruitment is about finding candidates for long-term positions within the company. Our interim network is pre-vetted specifically for speed-to-impact — these professionals are used to starting fast and making an immediate difference.
What types of organisations benefit most from interim tax recruitment?
Businesses in sectors such as financial services, retail, technology, and property often seek interim tax professionals during periods of change — mergers, acquisitions, regulatory shifts, leadership gaps, or major transformation projects. Any organisation that needs specialist tax expertise without the time to run a permanent search can benefit.