Head of Tax

The Head of Tax reports to the CFO and leads the tax team (one direct report). This is a broad role stretching across all areas of tax including corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing and transaction taxes.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing all UK tax returns prior to submission to HMRC
• Managing the relationship between Tradition and HMRC including regular meetings and calls with the CCM
• Reviewing transfer pricing policies and documentation
• Advising on the tax implications of business changes e.g. new business lines, establishment of overseas entities, restructurings and new initiatives
• Advising on the impact of new taxes or changes in tax legislation or practice
• Managing tax risk including maintenance of documentation and controls
• Presenting to the Board/Audit Committee/London Executive on the UK tax strategy and key tax issues
• Providing tax support to international businesses
• Liaising with HR and Payroll on employment tax issues
• Liaison with external auditors and tax advisers

Key skills and experience required in this role

• Accountancy/tax qualification
• Previous experience ina similar tax role
• Hands on in-house tax experience (not necessarily in financial services)
• Broad tax experience across different taxes
• Awareness of international tax issues including transfer pricing
• Statutory accounts/audit experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

• Self-driven, enthusiastic and a good team player
• Ability to work under pressure and embrace change
• Proven ability to solve complex issues and reconcile differences
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Attention to detail but aware of the big picture
• Good organisational skills and time keeping