Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Head of Tax
JSS Search is hiring for a Head of Tax for a leading leisure business based in Hertfordshire.
Position is a newly-created permanent role paying circa £100k‑£120k plus bonus benefits package, and supporting flexible/hybrid working.
Base pay range
£100k‑£120k plus bonus benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Lead ongoing tax planning initiatives and work on optimisation following a recent group restructure.
* Serve as a strategic partner to the business, providing commercial and pragmatic tax advice.
* Address tax-related queries and deliver commercially focused, practical tax guidance.
* Oversee tax compliance and reporting obligations – largely outsourced currently.
* Build and develop the in-house tax function – 1 direct report initially, remit to grow the team as you see fit.
* Champion best-practice tax risk management and drive continuous improvements in tax processes and controls.
Qualifications
The company is looking for a qualified individual (ACA / CTA / ACCA / ICAS etc) with significant UK tax experience, ideally across both direct and indirect tax.
You will be commercially minded, a strong communicator and excellent at managing different stakeholders, but also willing to be hands‑on when needed.
Its a great role for someone looking for a number 1 tax position with a recognizable brand in an exciting sector - Apply now to find out more and to view the full job description.
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