Posted: 15 June
The role
A client of ours is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to take ownership of all tax matters across its North West European operations. This is a broad and highly visible leadership role, combining strategic tax planning with hands-on oversight of compliance, reporting, governance, and business partnering activities.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a robust tax framework is maintained across the business while providing expert guidance on tax matters that support commercial decision-making and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Tax Accountant, providing technical guidance and professional development.
- Oversee all UK corporate tax, VAT, employment tax and transfer pricing compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
- Manage the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, including capital allowances claims relating to significant annual capital expenditure.
- Take ownership of tax accounting, including current and deferred tax reporting, statutory disclosures, and group reporting requirements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes by providing tax-related insights and analysis.
- Maintain and develop the organisation's tax strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practice governance standards.
