Head of Tax, London (Hybrid) - to £140k + 20% bonus

This fast paced, growing UK headquartered Group are recruiting for a Head of Tax to join them at an exciting stage of their growth journey. Having only recently completed on a high profile merger, the Group has ambitious plans for the coming years, meaning the role would be leading the tax function through significant change and events.

Reporting to the FD and managing one direct report you will have ownership over all aspects of tax including compliance, reporting, tax risk management and strategy. Key responsibilities include:

* Manage merger integration and transition to Large Business category including working towards SAO implementation, Tax Strategy Policy, developing HMRC CCM relationship and managing Business Risk Reviews
* Partnering with the business including covering major transactions (restructurings, prospective acquisitions and funding), as well as day to day operational tax queries (VAT rates, business contracts etc)
* Develop tax strategy and risk management plan, with a focus on SAO readiness and tax process improvements through technology
* Management of compliance (excluding payroll), including VAT and CIS processes, and SDLT and employer tax compliance matters

The Group are passionate about what they do and what they want to achieve in the coming years and want a Head of Tax who will be excited by a similar prospect. The successful candidate must have strong UK tax experience and have held a leadership role in-house. You will ideally have had exposure across all taxes including SDLT although this is not essential.

Please contact me for a confidential discussion.