Overview
Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location. About the team: The Tax team ensures the bank meets all its tax obligations accurately and on time, while supporting the business with expert advice on the tax implications of products, transactions, and strategic decisions. The team manages tax reporting and compliance across multiple entities, monitors regulatory change, and works closely with Finance, Legal, and the wider business to manage tax risk and optimise outcomes in line with the banks commercial objectives and regulatory requirements. The role can be based in either Chatham or Wolverhampton and will require occasional travel between the Groups Chatham, London and Wolverhampton offices.
What you will be doing
The key purpose of this role is to lead the Groups in-house tax function and for the development, implementation and oversight of the Groups tax strategy, governance framework and tax compliance obligations. The role ensures the timely and accurate submission of all tax returns, maintains effective tax risk management and control frameworks, and acts as the Groups principal interface with HMRC and other external stakeholders. The Head of Tax provides strategic, pragmatic tax advice to senior management and supports the Groups commercial objectives within a highly regulated banking environment. Your responsibilities will also include:
* Leading and developing the Groups in-house tax function, acting as the primary internal authority on all tax matters.
* Owning the Groups Tax Strategy, ensuring annual review, Board approval and publication in line with legislative requirements.
* Overall responsibility for the preparation, review and submission of the Groups UK Corporation Tax returns.
* Acting as the Groups primary point of contact with HMRC across all taxes.
* Providing tax analysis and advice on commercial transactions, business initiatives and strategic projects.
* Identifying opportunities to optimise the Groups tax position within its stated tax strategy and risk appetite.
* Monitoring and analysing actual tax charges against forecast, ensuring variances are understood and reflected in future planning.
Qualifications and experience
* Post-qualification experience in tax, gained within a leading professional services firm and/or a senior in-house role is essential.
* Experience operating at a senior level, with accountability for tax strategy, governance and compliance is essential.
* Experience within financial services or another highly regulated environment is strongly preferred.
* Leadership capability is essential.
* Recognised Tax and Accountancy Qualification (eg CTA, ACA) is essential.
About OSB Group and our culture
At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too. Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become "the bank of the future".
We are committed to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being, fostering a dynamic and supportive workplace. We are inclusive and value diversity, with efforts to promote representation and equal opportunity in all roles.
Benefits
* Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 40%
* Car allowance of £7,500
* Long-term incentive plan opportunity
* Enhanced family-focused benefits
* Hybrid-working
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