Experienced Tax Professional for a Head of Tax role in North Oxfordshire, £80,000-£100,000
The role will require an experienced tax professional with strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax, plus R&D tax
In this Head of Tax role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all the tax affairs of the business are dealt with accurately and efficiently.
Working for high profile company, this role is to set up and run the tax function, The company currently outsources their tax function to an outside firm.
The successful applicant will have a broad range of international tax experience covering all areas of business taxation with detailed knowledge of R&D tax credits, and must be able to build good relationships and work cross functionally to develop processes to ensure compliance across all areas of taxation.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Design and implement processes across all taxes (WHT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, etc)
* Lead on HMRC audits and queries.
* Design and implement a process to reclaim R&D tax credits
* Review import and export tax processes, conduct training across teams widening business knowledge.
* Manage the VAT recovery process ensuring that the correct business rules and processes are in place to enable the business to maximise VAT recovery.
* Monitor payroll tax treatment for the business including (P11d, PSA, PAYE, IR35)
* Deliver training to the finance team on tax regulation changes impacting the business
* Review and access business impact of all new tax legislation
* Provide coaching and training to junior team members
Requirements:
* Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor preferred.
* Corporate and R&D Tax experience
* Strong knowledge of import and export tax regulations
* Ability to pick-up new technologies quickly.
* Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
* Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
* Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture